Cynthia Castro Sweet
About Cynthia Castro Sweet
Cynthia Castro Sweet is a Senior Clinical Research Director at Hinge Health, with extensive experience in clinical research and behavioral health. She has held leadership roles at Modern Health and Omada Health, and she holds a PhD in Clinical Psychology from UC San Diego.
Work at Hinge Health
Cynthia Castro Sweet currently serves as the Senior Clinical Research Director at Hinge Health, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she focuses on conducting research related to digital health programs and services, emphasizing the clinical and economic value of these interventions. Her work contributes to the development and evaluation of health solutions aimed at improving patient outcomes in various health conditions.
Previous Experience at Modern Health
Prior to her role at Hinge Health, Cynthia worked at Modern Health as the Senior Director of Clinical Research from 2021 to 2023. During her tenure, she was responsible for overseeing clinical research initiatives and contributing to the advancement of mental health solutions. Her remote position allowed her to lead projects that aligned with the company's mission of improving mental health care.
Experience at Omada Health
Cynthia held multiple positions at Omada Health from 2015 to 2021. She began as the Clinical Research Director in Medical Affairs, where she focused on clinical research and policy. She later advanced to the role of Senior Director of Clinical Research & Policy. Her work involved developing and implementing research strategies that supported the company's health promotion efforts, particularly in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Education and Expertise
Cynthia Castro Sweet earned her PhD in Clinical Psychology from UC San Diego School of Medicine, where she studied from 1992 to 1997. She also holds a B.A. in Psychology from Stanford University, completed from 1988 to 1992. Her academic background supports her expertise in behavioral health counseling, statistical analysis, and scientific writing, particularly in the context of behavioral health research.
Background in Research and Health Promotion
Cynthia has a diverse background in clinical research and health promotion. She has worked as a Research Supervisor at Stanford University School of Medicine and served as a colleague at the Community Level Health Promotion Study Section at the National Institutes of Health from 2007 to 2012. Her research focuses on behavioral interventions that promote health, reduce risks, and prevent diseases.