Fundación Universitaria María Cano continues to strengthen its leadership in advanced health sciences education through the participation of Jimy Alvarado Meza, a renowned speech-language pathologist and researcher, who joins the “Speech-Language Pathology Assessment in Critical Care” module as a visiting professor in the Specialization in Critical Care Speech-Language Pathology at the Medellín campus. The presence […]

Fundación Universitaria María Cano continues to strengthen its commitment to collaborative research and knowledge generation through the academic visit of Dr. Yenny Viki Paredes Arturo, psychologist, Master’s graduate in Neuropsychology, and Ph.D. in Psychology with a concentration in Neuroscience, professor and researcher at Universidad Mariana. This academic stay represents a valuable opportunity to consolidate interinstitutional […]

Smartphones have become essential tools for studying, working, communicating, and entertainment. However, some individuals develop patterns of excessive and difficult-to-control use that may interfere with their well-being. Although this phenomenon is often referred to as “smartphone addiction,” researchers point out that the term remains debated and is not currently recognized as an official clinical disorder. […]

Fundación Universitaria María Cano reaffirmed its commitment to health, sports, and social outreach through its active participation in the 2026 Pan American Athletics Championships, held in Medellín from June 26 to 28. Through its Physiotherapy Program, the Institution placed the knowledge, expertise, and talent of its students and faculty at the service of athletes competing […]

With immense pride, we celebrate the outstanding achievement of María José Duque Castaño, a student in the Physiotherapy program at the Medellín campus and a member of the Colombian National Karate Do Team, who proudly represented our country and our institution at the 2026 Pan American Karate Do Championship, held in Macaé (Rio de Janeiro, […]

Fundación Universitaria María Cano’s Cali Campus played a leading role in the official launch of “Community Dialogues, Leaderships that Transform,” a strategy promoted by the Government of Valle del Cauca through the Community Action Subsecretariat, part of the Department of Development, Inclusion, and Social Participation. The launch event was held virtually and brought together more […]

As part of the collaborative efforts led by the ASIES Cauca Research Committee, a new working session was held to strengthen the planning and coordination of Science in the Park 2026, an initiative designed to promote the social appropriation of knowledge and foster interest in science, research, and innovation throughout the Department of Cauca. During […]

Fundación Universitaria María Cano, Popayán Campus, continues to strengthen its commitment to applied research and innovation in healthcare through a theoretical-practical workshop on the use of the GYKO PRO inertial system, a specialized technology that enhances biomechanical assessment processes and supports research aimed at improving people’s quality of life. The activity was designed for faculty […]

Ensuring that high-performance athletes train safely and effectively has become increasingly important. To achieve this, specialists require tools capable of accurately assessing how the cardiovascular and respiratory systems respond during exercise, as traditional methods do not always reflect the specific demands of each sport. Until recently, stress tests and cardiovascular monitoring systems were available, but […]

Collaboration among higher education institutions, government agencies, and healthcare organizations continues to be a key strategy for addressing the challenges faced by communities. In this context, the III Cardiovascular and Metabolic Care Pathway Diploma Program is advancing successfully. Led by the Departmental Health Secretariat of Cauca and the Municipal Health Secretariat of Popayán, the initiative […]