Until September 12, discount on registration for the XXI Pan American Congress of Anatomy to be held at the UIS
This academic event, organized by the Department of Basic Sciences of the School of Medicine, will take place at the Faculty of Health from October 14 to 18. Three important congresses in the field of anatomy and morphology will be held jointly: the 21st Pan American Congress of Anatomy, the 27th Southern Cone Congress of […]
U25 FEST is coming, ideas for growing as a community
From November 4 to 7, the Industrial University of Santander and its regional campuses will experience three days of activities and great experiences. “Educate to transform, live to heal, know to coexist” will be the slogan of this edition of U25 Fest, organized by the Faculty of Sciences, Faculty of Health, and IPRED. This year’s […]
Third-year gynecology resident takes second place in national event
Laura Parra Téllez, a resident in the postgraduate program in Gynecology and Obstetrics, took second place in the resident poster category at the “Fifth National Obstetrics and Gynecology Research Competition,” held on August 9 in Bogotá. The research project, titled “Clinical Results of Uterine Evacuation by Voluntary Termination of Pregnancy According to Gestational Trimester at […]
The Public Health and Pathology departments have new directors
Professors Laura Andrea Rodríguez Villamizar and Diana Katherine Sandoval Martínez have taken over as heads of the Public Health and Pathology departments, respectively. The former has extensive experience in the field of environmental health research, where she has conducted epidemiological studies on the role of environmental exposures, mainly air pollution and heavy metals, on human […]
The UIS Class of 1985 commemorated 40 years since graduation
With a heartfelt ceremony, the Faculty of Health and the School of Medicine welcomed back graduates who said “see you later” to the institution 40 years ago. As part of the extensive program proposed by the group of graduates, professors from that era were invited to recall their time at the university, sharing anecdotes, experiences, […]
UIS professors to hold Cardiovascular Symposium in Bucaramanga
Professors from the Department of Internal Medicine at the School of Medicine will hold a symposium on primary care in cardiology. This academic meeting is aimed at the healthcare community, primary care physicians, family members, internists, students, residents, and related healthcare professions such as nursing. The purpose of this event is to provide an academic […]
IS student, finalist in the “Best ASCOFAME 2025 Intern” award
The award, which recognizes the academic and clinical excellence of future medical professionals in Colombia, was held on Friday, August 1, in Cali. The ceremony was attended by the president of ASCOFAME, Dr. Lina María Vera Cala, who presented the award to the winner. During the event, the effort, dedication, and performance of the 12 […]
From the UIS to the Amazon: science that transforms copoazú and promotes sustainable development in Colombian agriculture
Copoazú, an Amazonian fruit also known as Theobroma grandiflorum, has become the focus of scientific research led by the Industrial University of Santander (UIS), with the aim of generating sustainable solutions for farmers in the department of Caquetá. The UIS research team, made up of professors Bladimiro Rincón Orozco and Mario Negrette from the Department […]
The 2nd National Meeting of Mental Health Seedbeds 2025 will be held at the UIS
The Colombian Association of Psychiatry and the Industrial University of Santander invite you to the 2nd National Meeting of Mental Health Seedbeds 2025. The purpose of this academic event is to promote academic exchange, inter-institutional cooperation, and high-quality research training among the country’s research groups, as well as to highlight the progress, results, and projections […]
Registration open for the Health and Society Course: “Determinants of Mental Health”
The Faculty of Health informs students interested in enrolling in the Health and Society Course, “Determinants of Mental Health,” that there are still places available. Those who wish to register are invited to scan the QR code in the image. Schedule: Fridays from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.Code: 41690Credits: 3Start date: August 8End date: November […]