UIS Alumnus Strengthens International Academic Cooperation During Her Visit to the University
Dr. Luisa Fernanda Duarte Peñaloza, a graduate of the School of Microbiology at the Industrial University of Santander (UIS) and currently a professor and researcher at the University of Development in Chile, is visiting UIS from October 1 to 9, 2026, as part of an academic program focused on knowledge exchange, research, and international cooperation. […]
UIS Strengthens Its Commitment to Cardiovascular and Metabolic Health Through the Department of Internal Medicine
Three professors from the Industrial University of Santander (UIS) served as speakers at the Symposium on Cardiovascular and Metabolic Risk, organized by the ESE Santander University Hospital, the UIS’s primary teaching hospital. The Department of Internal Medicine at the School of Medicine reaffirmed its commitment to education, scientific updates, and university outreach through its participation […]
Three UIS research projects will be presented at the 2026 European Congress of Cardiology in Germany
Cardiovascular research at the Industrial University of Santander continues to transcend borders. Three new research papers developed by the Electrocardiography research group and its cardiovascular research incubator, under the direction of Professor Diego Rincón, were accepted for presentation at the 2026 European Congress of Cardiology, held in Munich, Germany, from August 28 to 31. The […]
Proinapsa UIS Shared Its Experiences in Health Promotion and Intersectoral Work at the CORYMI Network Congress in Mexico
The event, held in Mexico City, brought together professionals, researchers, and representatives of organizations from various countries to exchange experiences and reflect on the current challenges of health promotion, education, and psychosocial well-being in rural and migrant communities. The Second International Congress of the Network for Health Promotion, Education, and Psychosocial Well-being in Rural and […]
The week of the 5th International Conference on Health and Life Sciences is here!
We’re getting ready to experience a special event filled with knowledge, culture, exchange, and fellowship on September 30, October 1, and October 2. We’re sharing the schedule of activities with you and invite you to actively participate and enjoy this event we’ve prepared especially for our community. We look forward to seeing you there to […]
UIS School of Nutrition and Dietetics Shines at the 40th Congress on Metabolism and Clinical Nutrition, ACNC 2026
The School of Nutrition and Dietetics at the Industrial University of Santander made a notable contribution to the 40th Congress on Metabolism and Clinical Nutrition 2026, organized by the Colombian Association of Clinical Nutrition (ACNC), held August 20–22 at the Ágora Convention Center in Bogotá, D.C. Among the main accolades was the study “Social Jet […]
UIS Research Takes Second Place at the 17th Colombian Congress of Neurology
The Industrial University of Santander stood out at the 17th Colombian Congress of Neurology and the 2nd Latin American Congress on Headaches, organized by the Colombian Association of Neurology (ACN), by taking second place in the research papers category (oral presentation). The award was given for the research paper titled “Chagas Seropositivity in Ischemic Stroke: […]
UIS Strengthens Its Academic Participation in ACC Latin America 2026
The Industrial University of Santander played a prominent role at ACC Latin America 2026, an event held in Medellín and organized by the American College of Cardiology. The event brought together more than 1,000 participants and leading cardiology specialists from Latin America and the United States. Representing the School of Medicine were three researchers from […]
UIS Plastic Surgery Professor Elected Executive Secretary of the Colombian Society of Plastic Surgery
Dr. Carlos Enrique Ramírez Blanco, a professor of plastic surgery at this university, was elected to the National Board of Directors of the Colombian Society of Plastic, Aesthetic, and Reconstructive Surgery as executive secretary. The election took place during the National Congress of Plastic Surgery, held September 9–12 in Medellín, an event that brought together […]
UIS Student Research in Neuroscience Takes the International Stage
Mariana Sánchez Suárez, a sixth-semester medical student and member of the Neuroscience and Behavior Research Group, presented her research at the 34th International Congress of Clinical Neurophysiology (ICCN 2026), held in Cartagena. Student research in neuroscience continues to open doors for young UIS researchers to participate in scientific forums with international reach. On this occasion, […]