ASMBS Research Grants

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

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.