Medical Student Participated in Research on the Future of Human Talent in Healthcare
Scientific research at the Industrial University of Santander continues to make its mark on the international stage. On this occasion, Jennifer Jullieth Zárate Velandia, an eighth-semester medical student, served as a co-author of the article “Demographic transitions and the slow realignment of medical specialization: a 25-year analysis of physician distribution across OECD and partner economies […]
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 […]
UIS Connected Santander to the Global Forefront of Cancer Cell Therapy
Over the course of three days, researchers from Chile, Switzerland, Germany, and Colombia shared the latest advances in immunotherapy and adoptive cell therapy with 35 students. The event resulted in new international partnerships for the university. UIS hosted the advanced course on immuno-oncology and cell therapy. The initiative, led by the Doctorate in Biomedical Sciences […]
UIS Medical Students Participated in the 13th Pan-American Congress of Pediatrics and Neonatology
An academic paper on hypoplastic left heart syndrome in newborns received very positive feedback for addressing a topic that has been little explored in Colombian scientific literature. Medical students participated in the XIII Pan-American Congress of Pediatrics and Neonatology, held recently in Cartagena, where they presented a comprehensive review on the clinical recognition, stabilization, and […]
Study Reveals That 3 Out of 10 Patients with a Cerebral Infarction Have Chagas Disease
n Santander, one of the regions of Colombia where Chagas disease has historically been most prevalent, infection with the Trypanosoma cruzi parasite continues to silently claim victims. Although for years this disease was associated solely with heart or digestive system problems, research conducted by the Industrial University of Santander (UIS) raises a critical warning: Chagas […]
UIS Strengthens Its International Presence in Global Health Through the GLACIER One Health Center
UIS is strengthening its international presence in global health through the participation of Professor Bladimiro Rincón Orozco, affiliated with the School of Medicine, who served as Colombia’s sole representative on the GLACIER One Health Global Center. The DAAD celebrated the fifth anniversary of its Global Centers for Climate and the Environment, and for Health and […]
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 […]
Three UIS research projects will be presented at the 2026 European Congress of Cardiology in Germany
Cardiovascular research at the Industrial University of Santander continues to transcend borders. Three new research papers developed by the Electrocardiography research group and its cardiovascular research incubator, under the direction of Professor Diego Rincón, were accepted for presentation at the 2026 European Congress of Cardiology, held in Munich, Germany, from August 28 to 31. The […]
The week of the 5th International Conference on Health and Life Sciences is here!
We’re getting ready to experience a special event filled with knowledge, culture, exchange, and fellowship on September 30, October 1, and October 2. We’re sharing the schedule of activities with you and invite you to actively participate and enjoy this event we’ve prepared especially for our community. We look forward to seeing you there to […]
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: […]