UIS Alumnus Strengthens International Academic Cooperation During Her Visit to the University
Dr. Luisa Fernanda Duarte Peñaloza, a graduate of the School of Microbiology at the Industrial University of Santander (UIS) and currently a professor and researcher at the University of Development in Chile, is visiting UIS from October 1 to 9, 2026, as part of an academic program focused on knowledge exchange, research, and international cooperation. […]
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 […]
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. […]
A historic moment for healthcare in Santander. ESE HUS was recognized as a “University Hospital”
The Industrial University of Santander has good news for the department. Its primary clinical training site for students in the School of Health has achieved one of the most important recognitions in the areas of quality of care, teaching, and research. Through Agreement No. 012 of July 22, 2026, the Intersectoral Commission for Human Resources […]
Salud UIS Maintains Its Category B Ranking in Publindex 2026
The journal Salud UIS maintains its Category B ranking in the preliminary results of the Call for Classification and Recognition of National Scientific Journals—Publindex 2026, a recognition that reaffirms the quality, relevance, and impact of its editorial work in the dissemination of scientific knowledge. This significant achievement is the result of the commitment and coordinated […]
Researchers from the School of Health published an important study on respiratory viruses in Santander
Although much of the attention during the pandemic was focused on SARS-CoV-2, other viruses—such as respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and rhinovirus—which are associated with severe cases of bronchiolitis and the common cold, also play an important role in respiratory infections, especially among children, older adults, and people with underlying health conditions. In the study published […]
Three programs at the UIS School of Health rank first nationally in the 2025 Saber Pro exams
The academic excellence of the School of Health at the Industrial University of Santander was once again confirmed by the results of the 2025 Saber Pro exams, in which three of its programs ranked first nationally in their respective fields of study: Nutrition and Dietetics, Medicine, and Microbiology and Bioanalysis. The Saber Pro exams, considered […]
UIS Microbiology and Bioanalysis Reaffirms Its Leadership and Is Once Again Crowned the Nation’s Top Program in Saber Pro!
Academic excellence once again bears the UIS hallmark. The Microbiology and Bioanalysis program at the Industrial University of Santander has once again ranked first nationally in the Saber Pro exams, solidifying a track record of leadership that has made it an undisputed benchmark for scientific education in Colombia. Among 16 institutions evaluated in their core […]
From UIS to U.S. National Television: A Graduate of the School of Health Spoke About Food Safety on Telemundo
Scientific knowledge and health education continue to cross borders. Marlon Toscano, a graduate of the School of Microbiology at the Industrial University of Santander (UIS) and holder of a master’s degree in Innovation and Technologies for Education, recently appeared on Telemundo’s “Hoy Día” program—one of the most widely watched Hispanic television shows in the United […]