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, […]
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 […]
The academic community celebrates a new advancement in knowledge production with the publication of the scientific article titled “Scenarios for Entrepreneurship: The Experience of Two Higher Education Institutions in Medellín.” This work, led by professors Jhon F. Santos, Ana María Pérez Naranjo, and Marleny Arcila Aristizábal (FUMC), as well as professor Natali Molina Paneso (IU […]
Fundación Universitaria María Cano reaffirmed its commitment to social transformation and the comprehensive protection of children and adolescents in Colombia by certifying 723 educational agents from the Colombian Family Welfare Institute (ICBF) in the prevention, identification, and response to different forms of violence, as well as in family strengthening strategies. This achievement was made possible […]
When discussing athletic success, attention is often focused on training hours, physical preparation, and discipline. However, a study highlighted by the Research and Innovation in Health Sciences Journal (RIICS) emphasizes another key factor in achieving peak performance: sleep quality. Although several studies have documented sleep-related challenges among elite athletes, little is known about how athletes […]
Fundación Universitaria María Cano welcomed 42 students from higher education institutions in Mexico, Peru, and Colombia, who will carry out academic and research internships at the Medellín, Cali, and Popayán campuses as part of the Interinstitutional Program for the Strengthening of Research and Graduate Studies of the Pacific – Delfín Program. Participation in this international […]