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Overview

ASMBS Research Grants

Funder: TREO Foundation in partnership with ASMBS

Geographic Scope: United States

Focus Areas:

  • Scientific research grants concerning bariatric surgical procedures

  • Improvement of post-surgical outcomes

  • Obesity treatment and metabolic surgery research

  • Weight loss mechanisms and weight regain physiology

  • Comorbidity management related to bariatric surgery

  • Behavioral interventions for weight management

    • Mission: TREO Foundation works to end the obesity epidemic by sponsoring scientific research grants. Obesity affects 42% of adults in the United States with an estimated annual medical cost of $173 billion. Bariatric surgery remains the most effective treatment yet is underutilized.

    Recent Grant Recipients (2025-2024):

  • Caitlin Smith, PhD - Development of a Multiple Health Behavior Change Intervention for Weight Loss and Smoking Cessation for Pre-Bariatric Surgery Patients

  • Nicholas J. Sketch, MD, MS - Randomized Control Trial of Sleeve Gastrectomy with Tirzepatide in Maximizing Weight Loss (STIM)

  • Tarik Yuce, MD, MS - Understanding Clinician and Patient Decision Making Regarding Utilization of Medical Treatments

  • Jerry Dang, MD, PhD - Elucidating the Protective Mechanisms of Bariatric Surgery on Hepatocellular Carcinoma in an Obesity Mouse Model

    • Contact Information:

  • Email: info@treofoundation.org

  • Phone: 352-332-9100

  • Address: 14260 W. Newberry Rd. #418, Newberry, FL 32669

    • How to Apply

    Application Process

    Status: Applications currently open for 2025-2026 cycle

    Required Materials: Specific application requirements not detailed in provided content. Applicants should contact TREO Foundation directly for application guidelines and submission procedures.

    Application Portal/Instructions: Visit treofoundation.org/our-grants/ for application details and current submission information.

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    Fields of Work

    science-researchobesity-prevention

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