The UIS Class of 1985 commemorated 40 years since graduation
With a heartfelt ceremony, the Faculty of Health and the School of Medicine welcomed back graduates who said “see you later” to the institution 40 years ago. As part of the extensive program proposed by the group of graduates, professors from that era were invited to recall their time at the university, sharing anecdotes, experiences, […]
UIS professors to hold Cardiovascular Symposium in Bucaramanga
Professors from the Department of Internal Medicine at the School of Medicine will hold a symposium on primary care in cardiology. This academic meeting is aimed at the healthcare community, primary care physicians, family members, internists, students, residents, and related healthcare professions such as nursing. The purpose of this event is to provide an academic […]
IS student, finalist in the “Best ASCOFAME 2025 Intern” award
The award, which recognizes the academic and clinical excellence of future medical professionals in Colombia, was held on Friday, August 1, in Cali. The ceremony was attended by the president of ASCOFAME, Dr. Lina María Vera Cala, who presented the award to the winner. During the event, the effort, dedication, and performance of the 12 […]
From the UIS to the Amazon: science that transforms copoazú and promotes sustainable development in Colombian agriculture
Copoazú, an Amazonian fruit also known as Theobroma grandiflorum, has become the focus of scientific research led by the Industrial University of Santander (UIS), with the aim of generating sustainable solutions for farmers in the department of Caquetá. The UIS research team, made up of professors Bladimiro Rincón Orozco and Mario Negrette from the Department […]
School of Microbiology to hold “IV Meeting on Fungi: Nature’s Versatile Kingdom”
With the aim of highlighting the importance of fungi in the clinical field, through conferences with national and international experts, the Funga research group at the School of Microbiology will hold the fourth edition of the fungi meeting. This activity aims to inform interested parties about the advances that have been made in the field […]
The 2nd National Meeting of Mental Health Seedbeds 2025 will be held at the UIS
The Colombian Association of Psychiatry and the Industrial University of Santander invite you to the 2nd National Meeting of Mental Health Seedbeds 2025. The purpose of this academic event is to promote academic exchange, inter-institutional cooperation, and high-quality research training among the country’s research groups, as well as to highlight the progress, results, and projections […]
Registration open for the Health and Society Course: “Determinants of Mental Health”
The Faculty of Health informs students interested in enrolling in the Health and Society Course, “Determinants of Mental Health,” that there are still places available. Those who wish to register are invited to scan the QR code in the image. Schedule: Fridays from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.Code: 41690Credits: 3Start date: August 8End date: November […]
School of Nursing professor publishes book on electrocardiography
UIS professor Judy Ximena Ramos Garzón has published the book Electrocardiography for Everyone, an educational compilation of a complex subject that explains in detail, with clarity and simplicity, the basics of electrocardiography and provides a systematic guide to interpreting electrocardiograms. The book is divided into chapters on the main arrhythmias and their treatment, presented in […]
UIS graduates 110 new doctors ready to transform healthcare
In a ceremony filled with emotion and hope, the Industrial University of Santander (UIS) presented 110 new healthcare professionals to society, including doctors and a specialist, trained under the premise of science and, above all, a deep sense of humanism. This achievement not only marks the beginning of a new stage for these young talents, […]
Why did the PRASS isolation strategy during COVID-19 not work as expected?
A program designed and implemented when economic activities resumed after months of lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic, i.e., in mid-2020, whose main purpose was to gradually resume activities without jeopardizing public health, showed qualitative flaws, according to the conclusions of an epidemiological study. The proposal seemed effective, but its implementation reflected the flaws in […]