Leslie Hinyard

Leslie Hinyard, Ph.D., M.S.W., is a Professor and Department Chair in the Department of Health and Clinical Outcomes Research at Saint Louis University's School of Medicine. She also serves as Executive Director of the Advanced HEAlth Data (AHEAD) Institute. Her expertise spans health equity in oncology care, palliative/hospice access, and interprofessional education. Hinyard holds a Ph.D. in Public Health (Epidemiology) from Saint Louis University, an M.S.W. from Washington University, and a B.S. in Psychology & Ancient Studies from Washington University.

She has received notable awards including the ASAHP J. Warren Perry Award (2020), James H. Korn Teaching Award (2019), and Saint Louis University Innovative Teaching Fellowship (2014). Her research focuses on healthcare transitions, disparities in palliative care, and Parkinson's disease symptom management. Professional affiliations include the American Society of Clinical Oncology and ASCO policy committees.

Hinyard's work bridges clinical practice and population-level research, emphasizing equity and interdisciplinary collaboration. Recent studies address hospice discharge quality, mental health comorbidities in chronic disease, and healthcare accessibility barriers.