Professor from the School of Physical Therapy Receives Recognition at the First Congress on Research and Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy
Carolina Ramírez Ramírez, a professor at the School of Physical Therapy and a researcher with the Movement, Harmony, and Life (MAV) group, won second place in the oral presentation category at the First International Congress on Musculoskeletal Research and Physical Therapy, held on May 8 and 9 in Bogotá. The event, organized by the Faculty […]
UIS Professor Appointed to the Scientific Committee of the World Congress on Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
The International Congress on Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, which is held every three years, is considered “the World Cup of the shoulder” and brings together all the scientific societies worldwide that specialize in shoulder and elbow conditions. Professor José Luis Osma Rueda, MD, a specialist in shoulder and elbow surgery, was appointed as a member […]
The School of Health Sciences will host the 5th International Conference on Health and Life Sciences
“The 5th International Conference on Health and Life Sciences: Ideas That Integrate, Innovation That Transforms, Impact That Endures” is an academic forum dedicated to the sharing, analysis, and integration of knowledge, experiences, and initiatives related to research, technological development, innovation, and the implementation of solutions in the field of health. The event responds to the […]
Proinapsa UIS Presented Its Experience in Life Skills
As part of the course-workshop organized by the Ibero-American Network of Health-Promoting Universities, a session titled “Latin American Perspectives on Life Skills” was held. The session focused on sharing experiences regarding the development of life skills in educational settings, a key issue for health promotion in the region. The meeting featured the participation of two […]
School of Nutrition Establishes Itself as an International Leader in Student Research
The School of Nutrition and Dietetics continues to establish itself as a leading international destination for education and research, strengthening its academic partnerships with highly regarded institutions in Latin America. On this occasion, it welcomes Mexican student Yvanna Guadalupe Jiménez Gaytán, from the Autonomous University of Nuevo León, who is pursuing a Master of Science […]
UIS Professor Makes a Name for Himself on the National Stage of Pediatric Pulmonology
Jürg Niederbacher Velásquez, a professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the School of Medicine and current dean of the Faculty of Health at the Industrial University of Santander, represented the institution as a speaker at the 16th Colombian Congress of Pediatric Pulmonology and Childhood Asthma and the 6th Colombian Congress of Cystic Fibrosis, held […]
The UIS School of Nutrition and Dietetics Promotes Healthy Habits and Leads a Culinary Experience as Part of the #VitalSerProfesorUIS Initiative
As part of the sixth activity of the #VitalSerProfesorUIS initiative, a live workshop was held in which three dishes were prepared to highlight the importance of healthy eating: *Functional smoothie for energy and mental performance*Jelly to strengthen the immune system*Natural energy cookies, ideal for the brain The event stood out for its dynamic, creative, and […]
The UIS Launches Its Specialization in Psychiatry with Its First Cohort of Residents
Committed to strengthening mental health in the region and the country, the Industrial University of Santander has launched its graduate program in Psychiatry. Eight physicians—graduates of the University of Pamplona, the Pedagogical and Technological University of Colombia (UPTC), and the UIS—began their training as part of the first cohort of this specialization, which is affiliated […]
UIS Promotes Comprehensive Care with the Launch of a Book on Physical Therapy in Cancer and Palliative Care
The presentation of the book “Advances in Physical Therapy in Cancer and Palliative Care from the Perspective of Health and Well-being” has begun. This academic work is built upon the knowledge and experience of physical therapists committed to the holistic well-being of cancer patients. Among its authors, Iván Pinzón, a graduate of this institution, stands […]
UIS participated in World “Disco Soup” Day with a party to combat food waste
A day filled with flavor, environmental awareness, and collective action, students from the Nutrition and Dietetics program at the Industrial University of Santander (UIS) joined World Disco Soup Day, now in its tenth year, under the slogan “Fill stomachs, not trash cans.” This global initiative, driven by the Slow Food Youth Network, brought together communities […]