Medical researchers shine at the 7th ACMI–ACP Resident Course
Researchers and medical residents from the Department of Internal Medicine at the Industrial University of Santander participated in the 7th Internal Medicine Residents’ Training Course, organized by the Colombian Association of Internal Medicine (ACMI) and the American College of Physicians (ACP), held in the city of Cali from May 23 to 25, 2026. The UIS’s […]
University of London Student Conducts Internship at UIS on Demographic Variables in Patients Infected with Arboviruses
Anna Kessler, a master’s student in epidemiology at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, is conducting a research internship with the EPICLIN Research Group at the School of Medicine. Anna is a physician specializing in Internal Medicine. Her research interests include emerging infectious diseases in Latin America. During her time at UIS, her […]
UIS Electrocardiography Program Successfully Completes Its 37th Edition and Reaffirms Its Regional Leadership
The 37th edition of the Electrocardiography training program has concluded. This continuing education course, led by Professor Oscar Leonel Rueda Ochoa—a faculty member in the Department of Basic Sciences at the School of Medicine—has become a benchmark of excellence in northeastern Colombia. This cohort stood out for its interdisciplinary nature, bringing together students of Medicine, […]
UIS Opens Registration for Medical-Surgical Specialization Programs 2026
The Industrial University of Santander invites physicians interested in furthering their professional training to apply for admission to its Medical-Surgical Specialization programs. It is worth noting that this call for applications includes three important changes to the registration process: Elimination of the interview, promoting a more objective and transparent process.New weighting of evaluation criteria In-person […]
UIS Researchers Reveal the Impact of the Zika Virus on Child Neurodevelopment
The study, titled “Maternal Zika virus exposure and neurodevelopmental outcomes: A longitudinal study of preschool children in the ZIKAlliance Colombian Cohort,” was published on April 13, 2026, in the journal PLoS One. The research was led by an interdisciplinary team from the Industrial University of Santander (UIS), including researchers Víctor Herrera, María Consuelo Miranda, Anyela […]
The UIS approved the creation of a Doctorate in Health and Life Sciences
In a key step toward strengthening scientific research in the region, the UIS Academic Council approved the creation of the Doctorate in Health and Life Sciences, an academic initiative that brings together the efforts of the five schools within the Faculty of Health. The director of the School of Microbiology, Mayra Alejandra Machuca Pérez, emphasized […]
“Electrocardiography for Everyone,” Now Available at the UIS Store
We are pleased to announce that a copy of the book “Electrocardiography for Everyone,” authored by Professor Judy Ximena Ramos of the School of Nursing, is now available in the Health Sciences Faculty library. This valuable work stands out as a comprehensive, clear, and easy-to-read guide, ideal for those who wish to strengthen their knowledge […]
The School of Nutrition and Dietetics participated in the “Third Native Seed Exchange”
The School of Nutrition and Dietetics, in partnership with Corambiente, played a prominent role in the “Third Native Seed Exchange,” organized by Ecojardines BIO S.A.S., as part of efforts to strengthen strategic partnerships aimed at preserving the region’s food heritage. The event, held on Saturday, March 21, at the National Parks building, was made possible […]
UIS to Host the 3rd Mycology Congress on Science, Biodiversity, and Innovation
The School of Microbiology invites you to participate in the 3rd Colombian Mycology Congress and the 8th South American Conference on Yeast Biology and Biotechnology, a major event bringing together experts, researchers, and enthusiasts in the study of fungi in Colombia. Organized by the Colombian Association of Mycology, this event aims primarily to promote the […]
UIS Contributions on Nutrition, Microbiota, and Immunotherapy Take Center Stage at the Colombian Cancer Congress
Nutrition in the context of immunotherapy, artificial intelligence applied to oncology, immuno-oncology, and patient-centered care were the central themes of the 22nd Colombian Cancer Congress, which has established itself as a high-level academic forum by bringing together leading national and international experts to discuss cutting-edge topics. At this important event, held in Bucaramanga from March […]