Eline Boghaert

Eline Boghaert is an Associate Professor (Teaching Stream) and Associate Chair of Undergraduate Studies at the University of Waterloo. Her work bridges education innovation and biomedical research, focusing on blended learning methodologies in STEM education and cancer cell biology. She holds a leadership role in curriculum development and student engagement initiatives.

Her research interests include optimizing first-year engineering chemistry education through hybrid learning models, while her scientific contributions explore tumor progression mechanisms in breast cancer, particularly the interplay between epithelial geometry and cancer cell invasiveness. She has published extensively on topics ranging from computational modeling of ductal carcinoma to mechanical stress transmission in epithelial tissues.

Notable collaborations include studies on mammary gland development pathways and the role of Snail proteins in morphogenesis. Despite her dual focus, no specific awards or grants are listed in the provided materials.