UIS Professor Honored as a Member Emeritus of the Colombian Society of Plastic Surgery
Dr. Carlos Enrique Ramírez Rivero, professor of Plastic Surgery in the Department of Surgery at the School of Medicine, was honored as an emeritus member of the Colombian Society of Plastic Surgery during the National Congress of Plastic Surgery, held September 9–12 in Medellín. This recognition honors a lifetime dedicated to plastic surgery, teaching, and […]
Science, City, and Nature: How the Health and Society Chair at UIS Is Moving Forward
In August, the Health and Society Chair at UIS held four sessions that brought together science, innovation, and well-being from an interdisciplinary perspective. Dr. Lina María Vera Cala led the first three sessions, and Dr. Leidy Johanna Rueda Díaz led the fourth. The inaugural session, “Science and Health as Drivers of Social Transformation,” began with […]
The UIS is expanding its academic offerings with its first 100% online research-based graduate program
The Industrial University of Santander continues to strengthen its commitment to high-quality education and access to new educational opportunities with the launch of its first 100% online research-based graduate program. As part of this new commitment to educational transformation and innovation, enrollment will soon open for the Master’s in Research in Epidemiology, a program designed […]
Alumni of the School of Health, this reunion is for you!
It’s time to reconnect, share experiences, reflect on our history, and continue strengthening the bonds that unite us as the UIS community. 🤝 ✨ 2026 Alumni Reunion – School of Health A chance to reconnect, celebrate our achievements, and continue building the future of our School together. 📅 Registration is now open! 👉 Sign up […]
Faculty Members from the School of Health Represent the UIS at the 6th ASCUN DAF National University Games for Civil Servants 2026
Participation in women’s and men’s basketball strengthens integration, well-being, and the university spirit of the UIS community. From August 20 to 25, 2026, Barranquilla will host the 6th ASCUN DAF National University Staff Games 2026, an event that brings together staff members from the country’s higher education institutions to promote sports, integration, and university well-being. […]
Cardiovascular Research Incubator Advances Training in Artificial Intelligence Applied to Biomedical Research
Throughout 2026, the UIS Cardiovascular Research Incubator has strengthened its training in Artificial Intelligence (AI) applied to biomedical research by participating in various training and skill-building opportunities in this strategic area for science and innovation in health. In April, members of the group participated in the First Artificial Intelligence Datathon, organized by the Critical Care […]
UIS Academic Publications Donated to the Pontifical Bolivarian University of Medellín
As part of his participation in the 29th Colombian Congress of Internal Medicine, recently held at the Laureles campus of the Pontifical Bolivarian University (UPB) in Medellín, Oscar Leonel Rueda Ochoa, a professor and researcher at the Industrial University of Santander (UIS), donated a printed copy of his doctoral dissertation to this university. The work, […]
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 […]
Certificate Program in the Implementation of Health Interventions from a Behavioral Perspective
Why do many health interventions fail to achieve the expected results? Because understanding the problem is not always enough to change behaviors. The Industrial University of Santander is now accepting applications for the Certificate Program in Implementing Health Interventions from a Behavioral Perspective In-person format96 hoursUIS CertificationSaturdays from September 5 to October 10, 2026UIS School […]