The Occupational Therapy program at Fundación Universitaria María Cano welcomed the director of the Chilean Paralympic Committee (COPACHI), along with Professor Claudio Elgueta, an occupational therapist, technical advisor to the national Paralympic rugby team, and academic at Universidad Autónoma de Chile. During the meeting with students, the guests shared valuable experiences related to the management […]
Fundación Universitaria María Cano is undergoing an audit under the NTC 5555:2011 and NTC 5580:2011 standards at its Medellín and Cali campuses, as part of an institutional effort to strengthen its Quality Management System. The on-site audit is being conducted on Tuesday, April 14, and Wednesday, April 15, with the participation of auditors Gloria Díaz […]
The Research and Innovation in Health Sciences Journal – RIICS, of Fundación Universitaria María Cano, presents a new article that contributes to the understanding of asthma attacks in children, highlighting the role of respiratory infections as a relevant factor in their occurrence. Asthma is one of the most common chronic diseases in childhood and a […]
At the Medellín campus of Fundación Universitaria María Cano, the ICETEX Biometric Fair was held, a session aimed at students with active loans from the entity, focused on strengthening identity verification processes and enhancing security in administrative procedures. This initiative is part of the implementation of biometric verification, a technology that enables direct identity validation, […]
As part of its commitment to strengthening the Internal Quality Assurance System, Fundación Universitaria María Cano carried out its Management Review session, a strategic space led by the Rector, Hugo Alberto Valencia Porras, and the Planning and Quality Office. This session enabled a comprehensive analysis of the progress and results achieved across all institutional areas […]
Fundación Universitaria María Cano announces the opening of the 18th cohort of its Audiology Specialization, one of its most established graduate programs, offered in a face-to-face modality in Medellín with a duration of two semesters. This academic program is designed to develop a dynamic body of knowledge related to hearing and its impact on people’s quality […]
Understanding the brain in three dimensions is key to studying how neural networks function and how changes associated with neurological diseases occur. However, for a long time this has been a challenge, as traditional techniques require sectioning the tissue, which can alter its structure and limit a comprehensive view. In recent years, optical clearing techniques […]
Parkinson’s disease is commonly associated with motor symptoms such as tremors and movement difficulties; however, it can also significantly affect the voice, impacting communication and quality of life. In this context, researchers conducted a study aimed at analyzing vocal alterations in individuals with Parkinson’s through a comprehensive approach, addressing a less visible but essential dimension […]
Fundación Universitaria María Cano strengthens its role in university sports by hosting, for the first time, the ASCUN Regional University Games in the chess category, committing to provide an environment of excellence for athletes’ performance. The event brings together more than 100 participants, including high-performance athletes and technical staff, positioning itself as a high-level competitive […]
Fundación Universitaria María Cano, through its research group FISIOTER, has been granted its third invention patent by Colombia’s Superintendence of Industry and Commerce, titled “Mobile and Foldable System to Assist Human Mobility,” reinforcing its commitment to innovation in the field of health. This invention consists of a walker-type device that integrates a tilting, adjustable, and […]