School of Medicine professor presents research findings
Sandra Quiroga, professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the School of Medicine, presented her research project entitled “Development of a prototype board game as a formal teaching tool in formal medical education in the field of pediatrics,” funded by the VIE. As part of this research, the professor disseminated her work through various channels: […]
Master’s student represented UIS at national health event
Jessica Andrea Gutiérrez Portilla, microbiologist and bioanalyst, master’s student in microbiology, member of the Biochemistry and Microbiology Research Group (GIBIM), represented the University with the presentation of the poster “Metagenomic analysis of microbial communities in water intended for human consumption,” at the 19th Scientific Meeting of the National Institute of Health, the first Regional Congress […]
Elected Representative of the Student Community to the Gender Equity Policy Committee
With a total of 287 votes, equivalent to 58.691%, Daniel Alexander Osorio Buitrago was elected as the new male student representative to the Gender Equity Policy Committee of the University for the 2025–2027 term. A total of 489 votes were cast in this election. The results verification process took place at 4:06 p.m. on Wednesday, […]
Feminization of poverty, a barrier that persists in Santander
Did you know that in Santander, 2 out of every 10 households headed by women face housing deficits — that is, they live with deficiencies such as overcrowding, lack of public services, and inadequate sanitation? Despite regulatory and social progress, gender inequalities continue to shape the country’s social and economic structure. Women still face greater […]
Coming soon: ‘2025 Faculty of Health Alumni Reunion’
Dear alumni: The Faculty of Health invites you to a social and cultural gathering where you can reconnect with former professors and friends, as well as tour the facilities of the new Scientific Complex for Health and Life Sciences Research. Pre-registration: https://forms.gle/gW4XF3aT2ZXgDdkV8 We look forward to seeing you there!
Medical school graduate honored for his outstanding scientific work at the FCI
The Fundación Cardio Infantil recognized Dr. Jaime Fernández Sarmiento, pediatric intensivist, PhD in Health Sciences, graduate of the Universidad Industrial de Santander, and current director of the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, as “Best Researcher and Best Research Work” for his contribution to the scientific community. Among the most relevant aspects of Dr. Fernández’s career are […]
Pediatric resident represented the UIS in Argentina
Karen Lorena Cala Argüello, a third-year pediatric resident, represented the UIS at the 25th National Pediatric Research Meeting and 11th Conference of Fellows of the Argentine Society of Pediatrics, held from October 31 to November 1, 2025. Dr. Karen participated by giving an oral presentation of her research project, which aimed to evaluate the “Effectiveness […]
This Wednesday: Election of the Male Representative to the Gender Equity Policy Committee
This Wednesday, November 12, the voting session for the election of the male representative to the Gender Equity Policy Committee for the 2025–2027 term will take place. The students who have submitted their names and proposals for this representation are: We invite the students of the academic programs at the Universidad Industrial de Santander to […]
University education with a regional impact: UIS School of Nutrition and Dietetics promotes public food policy in Santander
As part of her rotation in the area of Public Nutrition, Sara Valentina Pérez Rojas, a tenth-semester student in Nutrition and Dietetics, participated in the first assemblies of families benefiting from the Food Sustainability Program (SUSTENTA) held in the municipalities of Vélez and Onzaga, in the department of Santander, on October 27 and 30. These […]
Comprehensive sexuality education: a space for learning and dialogue in the 40 years of the Proinapsa UIS Institute
As part of the celebrations for the 40th anniversary of the Proinapsa UIS Institute, a workshop entitled “Comprehensive sexuality education based on psychosocial life skills” was held. The workshop was aimed at strengthening capacities in the area of comprehensive sexuality education and was aimed at students and teachers from the Faculty of Health. The meeting, […]