Mark A. Fiala, MSW, PhD
Assistant Professor
- Phone: 314-273-2783
- Fax: 314-273-0580
- Email: mfiala@nospam.wustl.edu
Address:
Division of Oncology
Mail Stop 8056-0029-11
Washington University
660 South Euclid Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63110
Room 11303, Mid Campus Center (office)
- Cancer health disparities
- Healthcare decision making and patient preferences
- Healthcare utilization and economics
- Epidemiology of multiple myeloma and related disorders
My research interests focus on the understanding and elimination of cancer disparities. I am interested in how social determinants of health, such as race, socioeconomic status, and insurance coverage, impact what treatment people with cancer receive and their health outcomes. My goal is to improve the care of underserved communities and develop interventions to eliminate disparities. In addition, I collaborate on numerous studies involving cancer epidemiology, biomarkers, and treatments.
Biosketch
Education
- 2022-2018: PhD of Social Work, Saint Louis University, St. Louis MO
- 2017-2014: MSW, Health Concentration, Washington University, St. Louis MO
- 2006-2003: BS of Psychology, Southeast Missouri State University, Cape Girardeau, MO
Academic Positions & Employment
- present-2022: Assistant Professor of Medicine, Division of Oncology, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO
- present-2021: Adjunct Instructor, Saint Louis University, St. Louis, MO
- 2022-2018: Instructor in Medicine, Division of Oncology, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO
- 2018-2011: Clinical Research Specialist, Division of Oncology, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO
- 2016-2015: Teaching Assistant, George Warren Brown School, Washington University, St. Louis, MO
- 2011-2008: Research Patient Coordinator – Professional, Division of Oncology, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO
- 2008-2007: Research Patient Coordinator, Division of Oncology, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO
- 2006: Teaching Assistant, Department of Psychology, Southeast Missouri State University, Cape Girardeau, MO
Honors & Awards
- 2022: Saint Louis University: Dissertation Passed with Distinction
- 2018: Saint Louis University College for Public Health and Social Justice Doctoral Research Symposium: Second Place Abstract Winner
- 2017: Social Work Leaders in Health Care: Distinguished Student Award
- 2016: Research without Walls: Honorable Mention (MSW Category)
- 2016: Graduate Research Symposium: First Place Winner (Professional Category)
Professional Societies & Organizations
- present-2022: Siteman Cancer Center Behavioral Science Section Review Committee
- present-2021: MMRF CureCloud Steering Committee
- 2018-2016: MMRF CoMMpass Steering Committee
- 2014-2011: Siteman Cancer Center Scientific Review Committee
- 2014-2010: Society of Clinical Research Associates
- 2014-2008: Multiple Myeloma Research Consortium