UIS at the 2026 American Epidemiology Conference
The Industrial University of Santander (UIS) played a prominent role at the 2026 Epidemiology Conference of The Society for Epidemiologic Research (SER)—one of the most important academic gatherings in this field in the United States—held in Phoenix, Arizona, from June 23 to 26, 2026. At the conference, a poster presentation titled “Simpson’s Paradox in a […]
Through a research methodology course, students strengthened their academic skills
The first summer research methodology course, aimed at medical and biomedical engineering students at the Industrial University of Santander (UIS), was successfully held during the intersemester break. The purpose of this initiative was to strengthen the training of undergraduate students interested in getting started in the field of research, providing them with tools to formulate […]
UIS Research Aims to Reveal the Molecular Profile of Head and Neck Cancer in Patients
By analyzing genetic alterations present in Colombian patients, a research project conducted at the Industrial University of Santander (UIS) aims to advance toward a more precise understanding of this type of cancer and lay the groundwork for more personalized treatments. What happens to a person’s genes when they develop head and neck cancer? Answering this […]
Certificate Program in the Implementation of Health Interventions from a Behavioral Perspective
Why do many health interventions fail to achieve the expected results? Because understanding the problem is not always enough to change behaviors. The Industrial University of Santander is now accepting applications for the Certificate Program in Implementing Health Interventions from a Behavioral Perspective In-person format96 hoursUIS CertificationSaturdays from September 5 to October 10, 2026UIS School […]
5th Dermatology Update Symposium | “Piel al día”
The Department of Internal Medicine at the Industrial University of Santander invites students and healthcare professionals to participate in the fifth edition of the Dermatology Update Symposium, “Piel al día,” an academic forum designed to strengthen knowledge and provide practical tools for managing major dermatological diseases in the context of primary care. September 12, 2026 […]
Professor Norberto García Cairasco, founder of the Neuroscience and Behavior Group, returns to UIS
Understanding how epilepsy relates to other diseases and the challenges this poses for scientific research will be the central theme of the conference “Complexity and Challenges in Studying the Bidirectional Relationship Between Epilepsy and Disease,” organized by the UIS-UPB Neuroscience and Behavior Group, led by Dr. Carlos Arturo Conde Cotes, a professor in the Department […]
Students Can Once Again Borrow Books Through the Self-Checkout System
With the start of the second academic semester, the UIS Library has reactivated its book lending service for students who have completed their enrollment, making it easier to access bibliographic resources through its self-checkout machines. The self-checkout stations have been updated so that members of the university community can borrow books independently by simply logging […]
UIS Students Represented Colombia at the 2026 European Society of Human Genetics Conference
The Industrial University of Santander participated in one of the world’s most important scientific gatherings in the field of human genetics: the 2026 Conference of the European Society of Human Genetics (ESHG), held in Gothenburg, Sweden. The event, organized by the European Society of Human Genetics, brought together researchers, professionals, students, and experts from 96 […]
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 […]
XXXIV UIS National and International Congress on Gynecology and Obstetrics: “Controversies in Menopause”
The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Industrial University of Santander is pleased to invite specialists, healthcare professionals, residents, students, and the academic community to the XXXIV UIS National and International Congress on Gynecology and Obstetrics: “Controversies in Menopause” Among the objectives of this event, the following stand out: -To update knowledge on the […]