Eric Hastie

Eric Hastie is a Teaching Assistant Professor in the Department of Biology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He co-advises oSTEM (Out in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) and co-directs the Carolina Biology Education Research Lab (CBER Lab). His teaching portfolio includes foundational biology courses (BIOL 101), research skills development (BIOL 105), and advanced physiology (BIOL 253). He also mentors undergraduate research through BIOL 395 and explores pedagogical strategies in courses like BIOL 295.

His research focuses on both cell biology—particularly basement membrane dynamics, invadopodia function, and cancer invasion mechanisms—and innovative educational practices, including team-based learning and scalable undergraduate research experiences. Hastie collaborates with medical students to integrate clinical vignettes into physiology education and advocates for accessible, inclusive science education through initiatives like CURE programs.

His publications span molecular biology, cancer therapy (e.g., oncolytic virotherapy), and educational interventions for pre-health students. The CBER Lab emphasizes improving biology education through evidence-based strategies. No specific scientific awards are listed, though his contributions to teaching and research are evident through his active course development and mentorship roles.