VIE Strengthens Scientific and Technological Collaboration in the School of Health Through “Connecting Capabilities”
With the aim of strengthening the link between research and outreach, the Office of the Vice President for Research and Outreach held the “Connecting Capabilities” event at the School of Health, an initiative designed to highlight and promote the use of the scientific and technological infrastructure at the UIS Guatiguará Central Laboratories. The event provided […]
Study examines the effects of medical internship schedules on students’ mental health
Despite the existence of the Dr. Catalina Law in Colombia, the mental health of medical residents is in a severe crisis, particularly due to long work hours—up to 66 hours a week—including night shifts, weekend work, and work on holidays. This dynamic significantly disrupts students’ daily routines. This situation has led to 60% of these […]
Symposium for World Tuberculosis Day
As part of the commemoration of “World Tuberculosis Day,” the School of Health, the Departmental Health Secretariat, the University Hospital of Santander, and scientific associations of pulmonology will host the World Tuberculosis Day Symposium, an academic forum aimed at strengthening knowledge and providing updates on this disease, which continues to be a major public health […]
The Caregivers Workshop Returns: A Free Initiative to Strengthen Home Care
Due to the success of the “Caregivers Workshop,” the Department of Public Health at the School of Medicine, in collaboration with the Bucaramanga Secretariat of Health and Environment, will host the second virtual edition of this workshop. This completely free training initiative is designed to strengthen, guide, and support individuals who care for older adults, […]
Professor from the School of Nutrition participates in ISAK Level 3 international certification course
Yenny Mateus Silva, professor at the School of Nutrition and Dietetics, participated in the ISAK Level 3 international certification course, a high-level international training program in the field of kinanthropometry. The certification awarded by the International Society for the Advancement of Kinanthropometry (ISAK) represents one of the most recognized standards worldwide in anthropometric assessment, ensuring […]
Director of the School of Physical Therapy recognized for her work at ASCOFAFI
The 2026 Ordinary National Assembly of the Colombian Association of Physical Therapy Faculties (ASCOFAFI) was held at the Mariana University in Pasto. Representing the Physical Therapy program at the Industrial University of Santander was Professor Lyda Maritza Díaz Plata, who, in addition to actively participating in the Assembly, received an award on behalf of the […]
UIS researchers uphold the university’s reputation at the Colombian Cardiology Congress
The Electrocardiography (EKG) research group and its Cardiovascular research seedbed made a high-impact contribution to the recent Colombian Cardiology Congress, held in Cartagena from February 26 to 28, 2026. The delegation presented significant advances in the development of association models for heart failure, highlighting the methodological rigor and clinical applicability of their findings in contemporary […]
School of Nutrition and Dietetics opens registration for course on good manufacturing practices
The School of Nutrition and Dietetics invites the general public to participate in the virtual course on GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and hygienic practices in food handling. This free training opportunity is designed for anyone who comes into contact with food, with the aim of promoting food safety and, therefore, health and life. Duration: 10 […]
UIS professor receives national nomination for scientific contributions in rare diseases
Angie Sidney Naranjo García, professor in the Department of Basic Sciences, Physiology area, PhD candidate in Biomedical Sciences, and member of the UIS-UPB Neuroscience and Behavior research group, was nominated as a researcher in the category “Innovation, research, and scientific contributions in rare diseases” at the second FECOER awards gala. Her research career has focused […]
UIS Activa: physical and nutritional assessment to strengthen the health of the university community
Student Welfare at the Industrial University of Santander (UIS) runs the UIS Activa program, a strategy aimed at promoting healthy habits through physical and nutritional assessments for members of the university community. The program is mainly carried out in the Faculty of Health. There, users have access to a physical assessment in the gym and […]