UIS Strengthens Its Academic Participation in ACC Latin America 2026
The Industrial University of Santander played a prominent role at ACC Latin America 2026, an event held in Medellín and organized by the American College of Cardiology. The event brought together more than 1,000 participants and leading cardiology specialists from Latin America and the United States. Representing the School of Medicine were three researchers from […]
UIS Plastic Surgery Professor Elected Executive Secretary of the Colombian Society of Plastic Surgery
Dr. Carlos Enrique Ramírez Blanco, a professor of plastic surgery at this university, was elected to the National Board of Directors of the Colombian Society of Plastic, Aesthetic, and Reconstructive Surgery as executive secretary. The election took place during the National Congress of Plastic Surgery, held September 9–12 in Medellín, an event that brought together […]
UIS Student Research in Neuroscience Takes the International Stage
Mariana Sánchez Suárez, a sixth-semester medical student and member of the Neuroscience and Behavior Research Group, presented her research at the 34th International Congress of Clinical Neurophysiology (ICCN 2026), held in Cartagena. Student research in neuroscience continues to open doors for young UIS researchers to participate in scientific forums with international reach. On this occasion, […]
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, […]