UIS Medical Student Takes First Place in Oral Presentation at National and International Conference on Aging
The research, conducted by members of the Anesthesiology Research Group (SINAN), won first place in the oral presentation category at the 22nd Congress of the UNAB 2026 School of Health Sciences and the 12th International Congress, whose central theme was “New Ways of Understanding and Experiencing Aging.” Academic excellence and a commitment to research continue […]
Professor Rosendo Castellanos: 40 Years of Dedication, Commitment, and Impact in Medicine
Some careers are measured in years, while others are recognized for the lives they transform. That of Dr. Rosendo Castellanos, a professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at the School of Medicine, embodies both: more than four decades dedicated to teaching, medical knowledge, and service, leaving an indelible mark on the training of new […]
UIS Strengthens Its Commitment to Cardiovascular and Metabolic Health Through the Department of Internal Medicine
Three professors from the Industrial University of Santander (UIS) served as speakers at the Symposium on Cardiovascular and Metabolic Risk, organized by the ESE Santander University Hospital, the UIS’s primary teaching hospital. The Department of Internal Medicine at the School of Medicine reaffirmed its commitment to education, scientific updates, and university outreach through its participation […]
UIS Research Takes Second Place at the 17th Colombian Congress of Neurology
The Industrial University of Santander stood out at the 17th Colombian Congress of Neurology and the 2nd Latin American Congress on Headaches, organized by the Colombian Association of Neurology (ACN), by taking second place in the research papers category (oral presentation). The award was given for the research paper titled “Chagas Seropositivity in Ischemic Stroke: […]
UIS at the 2026 American Epidemiology Conference
The Industrial University of Santander (UIS) played a prominent role at the 2026 Epidemiology Conference of The Society for Epidemiologic Research (SER)—one of the most important academic gatherings in this field in the United States—held in Phoenix, Arizona, from June 23 to 26, 2026. At the conference, a poster presentation titled “Simpson’s Paradox in a […]
Through a research methodology course, students strengthened their academic skills
The first summer research methodology course, aimed at medical and biomedical engineering students at the Industrial University of Santander (UIS), was successfully held during the intersemester break. The purpose of this initiative was to strengthen the training of undergraduate students interested in getting started in the field of research, providing them with tools to formulate […]
5th Dermatology Update Symposium | “Piel al día”
The Department of Internal Medicine at the Industrial University of Santander invites students and healthcare professionals to participate in the fifth edition of the Dermatology Update Symposium, “Piel al día,” an academic forum designed to strengthen knowledge and provide practical tools for managing major dermatological diseases in the context of primary care. September 12, 2026 […]
XXXIV UIS National and International Congress on Gynecology and Obstetrics: “Controversies in Menopause”
The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Industrial University of Santander is pleased to invite specialists, healthcare professionals, residents, students, and the academic community to the XXXIV UIS National and International Congress on Gynecology and Obstetrics: “Controversies in Menopause” Among the objectives of this event, the following stand out: -To update knowledge on the […]
UIS Resident Presented a Study on Radon and Lung Health at a Pulmonology Conference
The School of Health at the Industrial University of Santander highlights the participation of third-year Internal Medicine resident Dr. Cristian Henao Niño at the 2026 Colombian Congress of Pulmonology and Thoracic Surgery, held in Bogotá and organized by the Colombian Association of Pulmonology and Thoracic Surgery. At this important academic and scientific event—considered one of […]
A Dialogue on Holistic Health: Sleep, Mind, and Sexuality, Health and Society Seminar
Did you know that in 2022, the American Heart Association included sleep as one of the eight essential factors for a healthy life? Poor sleep doesn’t just cause fatigue: it also affects the immune system’s response, disrupts metabolism, impacts emotional regulation, and hinders DNA repair. With the aim of raising awareness within the university community […]