Doctoral student in Biomedical Sciences brings honor to the UIS
Lyda Victoria Rueda, a first-semester doctoral student in Biomedical Sciences, successfully presented her research proposal entitled: “Model for predicting the incidence of cardiac arrhythmias in patients with Chagas heart disease stages B, C, and D,” as part of the “Symposium on Data to Prediction. Fundamentals for the Construction of Health Models,” organized by the Department […]
UIS graduate recognized as “Woman of the Year in Health”
Dr. Karen Dueñas, who graduated with a postgraduate degree in Internal Medicine in 2013. A specialist in cardiology, currently affiliated with the Fundación Cardioinfantil in Bogotá, where she is the head of the clinic for the management of heart and valve diseases, was recognized by the She Is Foundation as “Woman of the Year in […]
Santander has a health repository
The official launch of the website salud.santander.gov.co took place in the main auditorium of the Scientific Complex for Health and Life Sciences Research. This modern platform brings together up-to-date health information with the aim of serving as a channel for disease prevention and wellness promotion for all citizens of the department of Santander. The renovation […]
Internal Medicine student presented his research at a conference on cerebrovascular disease
Laura Marcela Rey, a physician and resident in Internal Medicine at this university, participated as a speaker at the “XXVII Ibero-American Congress on Cerebrovascular Disease and 2025 GlobalStroke Alliance VI Latin American Ministerial Meeting,” held from November 13 to 15 in Panama. Dr. Rey participated by presenting an oral paper entitled “Seroprevalence of Chagas disease […]
School of Medicine professor presents research findings
Sandra Quiroga, professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the School of Medicine, presented her research project entitled “Development of a prototype board game as a formal teaching tool in formal medical education in the field of pediatrics,” funded by the VIE. As part of this research, the professor disseminated her work through various channels: […]
Coming soon: ‘2025 Faculty of Health Alumni Reunion’
Dear alumni: The Faculty of Health invites you to a social and cultural gathering where you can reconnect with former professors and friends, as well as tour the facilities of the new Scientific Complex for Health and Life Sciences Research. Pre-registration: https://forms.gle/gW4XF3aT2ZXgDdkV8 We look forward to seeing you there!
Medical school graduate honored for his outstanding scientific work at the FCI
The Fundación Cardio Infantil recognized Dr. Jaime Fernández Sarmiento, pediatric intensivist, PhD in Health Sciences, graduate of the Universidad Industrial de Santander, and current director of the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, as “Best Researcher and Best Research Work” for his contribution to the scientific community. Among the most relevant aspects of Dr. Fernández’s career are […]
Pediatric resident represented the UIS in Argentina
Karen Lorena Cala Argüello, a third-year pediatric resident, represented the UIS at the 25th National Pediatric Research Meeting and 11th Conference of Fellows of the Argentine Society of Pediatrics, held from October 31 to November 1, 2025. Dr. Karen participated by giving an oral presentation of her research project, which aimed to evaluate the “Effectiveness […]
UIS Cardiovascular Research Seedbed wins first place at U25 Fest
The research project entitled “Evaluation of knowledge of electrocardiography among general practitioners in Colombia,” presented by members of the Cardiovascular Research Seedbed, affiliated with the Electrocardiography Research Group, was awarded first place in the category “Best Research Project, Health Education,” at the U25 Fest scientific event, held at the UIS from November 4 to 7, […]
The UIS will host the global meeting on preparedness for future epidemics
Annual Meeting of the CONTAGIO Consortium 2025 The Industrial University of Santander (UIS), through its Faculty of Health, will host the Annual Meeting of the CONTAGIO Consortium (COhorts Network To be Activated Globally In Outbreaks), a key initiative funded by the European Commission (2023-2026). This meeting, which will take place in Bucaramanga from November 18 […]