UIS delivers new space equipped with 480 lockers for students at HUS
As part of the teaching-service agreement between the Industrial University of Santander and the University Hospital of Santander, the University reaffirmed its commitment to the dignity and well-being of academic practice settings by delivering a 55.77 m² space to the Hospital, specially equipped with 480 lockers. “It is a great pleasure for me to be […]
Faculty of Health held the 2025 alumni reunion
The Faculty of Health successfully held the 2025 Alumni Reunion, an event that brought together more than 120 professionals from the Bacteriology, Microbiology and Bioanalysis, Medicine, Nutrition and Dietetics, Physiotherapy, and Nursing programs. The event became a significant moment for consolidating relationships of participation, trust, and a sense of belonging between our graduates and the […]
The Faculty of Health lit up the joy of Christmas!
A 25-meter-high tree embellishes the facilities of the Scientific Complex for Health and Life Sciences Research. With great enthusiasm and joy, the rector, Professor Hernán Porras Díaz, accompanied by office workers, professors, students, administrators, neighbors, and friends from the area, lit the Christmas lights on the largest tree the institution has on its various campuses. […]
Professor from the School of Microbiology receives recognition at international event
Mauricio Ramírez Castrillón, professor at the School of Microbiology and member of the Biochemistry and Microbiology Research Group (GIBIM), participated in the 27th Latin American Congress of Microbiology in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. The professor presented a poster entitled “Monitoring wine production using cellular and molecular techniques,” which won an award. In this category, the […]
Master’s student represented UIS at national health event
Jessica Andrea Gutiérrez Portilla, microbiologist and bioanalyst, master’s student in microbiology, member of the Biochemistry and Microbiology Research Group (GIBIM), represented the University with the presentation of the poster “Metagenomic analysis of microbial communities in water intended for human consumption,” at the 19th Scientific Meeting of the National Institute of Health, the first Regional Congress […]
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!
UIS professor presents research on anemia, academic performance, and blood donation in Europe
With the presentation of two scientific posters, Mike Celis Rodríguez, professor at the School of Microbiology, participates in the 2nd Congress of Hematology and Blood. Held in Prague, capital of the Czech Republic, on November 3 and 4. The first poster presents the preliminary results of his project entitled “Anemia and academic performance in students […]
UIS professors participated in the Biological Sciences Congress in Montería
Professors Clara Inés Sánchez Suárez and Olga Marcela Medina Pérez from the School of Microbiology attended the 60th National and 11th International Biological Sciences Congress held in Montería. Professor Clara Inés gave an oral presentation entitled: “Resistance to triazole drugs in colonizing Candida species isolated from ICU patients in Santander.” This presentation was part of […]
UIS Clinical Laboratory led training for doctors and nursing managers at Student Welfare
Thanks to the guidance of Diana Ortega, coordinator of the UIS Clinical Laboratory, and the support of Albert Adrián Rojas, a graduate of the School of Microbiology, training was provided to doctors and nursing managers at Student Welfare on updates to POCT (Point Of Care Testing) and diagnostic algorithms established in Resolution 1314 of 2020 […]
UIS professor participates in the 11th Biosafety Conference in Italy with a proposal on biosafety culture
indy Tatiana Daza Ríos, professor at the School of Microbiology and GIEM Group, participated in the 11th Biosafety Conference in Siena, Italy. Italian Biosafety Platform (IBP), September 9 and 10, with a poster presentation. This event brought together companies, professionals, and researchers from around the world interested in biosafety. The objective was to disseminate the […]