Research from the School of Nutrition and Dietetics Shines at IICTA 2026
Yohan Adrián Ruiz Guadrón, a 10th-semester student in Nutrition and Dietetics, represented the UIS at the “6th International Congress on Research and Innovation in Food Engineering, Science, and Technology,” held recently in Bogotá, Colombia. During the event, the student presented the paper “Effect of Aloe Vera as an Edible Coating on Extending the Shelf Life […]
UIS Connected Santander to the Global Forefront of Cancer Cell Therapy
Over the course of three days, researchers from Chile, Switzerland, Germany, and Colombia shared the latest advances in immunotherapy and adoptive cell therapy with 35 students. The event resulted in new international partnerships for the university. UIS hosted the advanced course on immuno-oncology and cell therapy. The initiative, led by the Doctorate in Biomedical Sciences […]
Nutrition and Dietetics Strengthens Its International Reach with a Visit from a Mexican Researcher
As part of its strategies to promote internationalization and strengthen academic and scientific relationships, the School of Nutrition and Dietetics welcomed Professor Ana Laura Isabel de la Garza Hernández, a scholar from Monterrey, Mexico, recognized for her international research career and her role as a founding member of the International Nutrometics Network (RIN22). Her visit […]
UIS Medical Students Participated in the 13th Pan-American Congress of Pediatrics and Neonatology
An academic paper on hypoplastic left heart syndrome in newborns received very positive feedback for addressing a topic that has been little explored in Colombian scientific literature. Medical students participated in the XIII Pan-American Congress of Pediatrics and Neonatology, held recently in Cartagena, where they presented a comprehensive review on the clinical recognition, stabilization, and […]
UIS Opens Its Doors to Prospective College Students with the “Imagina ser UIS 2026” Academic Fair
Over the course of three days, 11th-grade students will be able to explore the academic offerings of the Industrial University of Santander, learn about its wellness services, and discover new possibilities for shaping their future. With the goal of introducing young people to higher education and supporting them as they choose their professional future, UIS […]
Nutrition Professors Receive Recognition for Their Academic and Scientific Careers
The Spanish Academy of Nutrition and Food Sciences awarded honorable mentions to professors Óscar Fernando Herrán Falla and Alberto Ángel Martín, affiliated with the School of Nutrition and Dietetics, in recognition of their academic and scientific contributions in the fields of nutritional epidemiology, dietetics, and omics. The School of Health highlights the honors awarded by […]
Study Reveals That 3 Out of 10 Patients with a Cerebral Infarction Have Chagas Disease
n Santander, one of the regions of Colombia where Chagas disease has historically been most prevalent, infection with the Trypanosoma cruzi parasite continues to silently claim victims. Although for years this disease was associated solely with heart or digestive system problems, research conducted by the Industrial University of Santander (UIS) raises a critical warning: Chagas […]
UIS Strengthens Its International Presence in Global Health Through the GLACIER One Health Center
UIS is strengthening its international presence in global health through the participation of Professor Bladimiro Rincón Orozco, affiliated with the School of Medicine, who served as Colombia’s sole representative on the GLACIER One Health Global Center. The DAAD celebrated the fifth anniversary of its Global Centers for Climate and the Environment, and for Health and […]
Professor Rosendo Castellanos: 40 Years of Dedication, Commitment, and Impact in Medicine
Some careers are measured in years, while others are recognized for the lives they transform. That of Dr. Rosendo Castellanos, a professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at the School of Medicine, embodies both: more than four decades dedicated to teaching, medical knowledge, and service, leaving an indelible mark on the training of new […]
UIS participated in the 17th International Colloquium on Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, and the Future of Work
The Industrial University of Santander hosted the 17th International Colloquium, a Franco-Colombian forum for reflection that brought together representatives from academia, the public sector, and various higher education institutions in the region to analyze the challenges posed by automation, artificial intelligence, and robotics for the future of work. This event, organized by the Alliance Française […]