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 […]
UIS Faculty Present Predictive Model for a Comprehensive Approach to Candidiasis in ICU Patients
On May 25, the School of Microbiology presented the results of the project titled “Development of a Personalized Medicine Strategy for the Comprehensive Management of Candidiasis in Adult Intensive Care Units in the Bucaramanga Metropolitan Area” (Project 1102-897-86269), developed under Call for Proposals 821-2021 from the Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation for Science, Technology, […]
The Industrial University of Santander Promotes Scientific Exchange with a Visit from a Researcher Specializing in Microorganisms
Kelvin James Llanos Gómez, a researcher and doctoral student at the Toribio Rodríguez de Mendoza National University in Amazonas, Peru, is on an academic visit to the Industrial University of Santander. The purpose of his visit is to establish research collaborations and form strategic partnerships with the university. The doctoral student, who is working on […]
School of Microbiology Celebrates 68 Years of Education and Research in the Service of Health
The School of Microbiology within the Faculty of Health celebrated Bacteriologist, Microbiologist, and Bioanalyst Day with an academic and networking event focused on the One Health approach, a vision that recognizes the connection between human, animal, and environmental health. The celebration held special significance as it coincided with the 68th anniversary of the creation of […]
HUS, Closer to Official Recognition as a University Hospital
Historical Context In 2005, the Santander University Hospital (HUS) was established by departmental ordinance as a public institution under departmental jurisdiction and the main hub of the network providing medium- and high-complexity health services in northeastern Colombia. Since its creation 21 years ago, the HUS has remained steadfast in its goal of achieving recognition as […]