Category: ASMBS Foundation News and Update
ASMBS Foundation News and Update—April 2016
by Connie Stillwell Ms. Stillwell is the Executive Director of the ASMBS Foundation. Welcome New Officers! The Foundation welcomed Marina Kurian, MD, as President of the ASMBS Foundation. Dr. Kurian has served as a board member since 2012, and is past Foundation Secretary/Treasurer. Her term continues through 2018. Keith Kim, MD, has filled the role […]
ASMBS Foundation News and Update—November 2015
by Connie Stillwell Ms. Stillwell is the Executive Director of the ASMBS Foundation. ASMBS Foundation Board LEAD Awards. The ASMBS Foundation is proud to announce the winners for the 2015 LEAD Awards. Congratulations to all of the award recipients and thank you for your hard work and dedication to the field of metabolic and bariatric […]
ASMBS Foundation News and Update—September 2015
by Connie Stillwell Ms. Stillwell is the Executive Director of the ASMBS Foundation. United We Step—Registration Open. We are excited to announce that registration for the United We Step National Pedometer Challenge is now open! This one-day event was developed to increase public awareness of obesity in America and encourage individuals to expand their daily […]
ASMBS Foundation News and Update—July 2015
by Connie Stillwell, Executive Director of the ASMBS Foundation. Walk from Obesity Update. The ASMBS Foundation’s Walk from Obesity logo, website, and fundraising platform have all recently received a new look. The design of the Walk from Obesity website has been streamlined to allow for easier navigation and access to event locations. Website users can […]
ASMBS Foundation News and Update—May 2015
by Connie Stillwell Walk from Obesity Update. April has kicked off the start of the 2015 Spring Walk from Obesity events. Lafayette General Bariatrics, in Lafayette, Louisiana, held their fourth annual Walk from Obesity event on April 11, 2015. While final participant numbers are still being calculated, the event was able to fundraise over $11,900 […]
ASMBS Foundation News and Update—February 2015
by Connie Stillwell Ms. Stillwell is the Executive Director of the ASMBS Foundation. Florida 2/22 Pedometer Challenge. The ASMBS Foundation has teamed up with the Florida State Chapter of the ASMBS to raise awareness of obesity in Florida this February. Healthcare providers, bariatric patients, and those affected by obesity will track their steps on February […]
ASMBS Foundation News and Update—December 2014
by Connie Stillwell Ms. Stillwell is the Executive Director of the ASMBS Foundation. As 2014 comes to a close, we would like to thank everyone who has supported the ASMBS Foundation this year. Since the Foundation’s inception, your support and contributions has helped us raise $7.5 million to continue our mission of supporting ASMBS research […]
ASMBS Foundation News and Update—October 2014
October 2014 by Connie Stillwell Ms. Stillwell is the Executive Director of the ASMBS Foundation. The 2nd Annual L.E.A.D. Awards. The 2nd Annual L.E.A.D. Awards will be held in conjunction with Obesity Week 2014 on Monday, November 3 from 12:00pm to 1:30pm at the Westin Boston Waterfront Hotel. Each year the ASMBS and ASMBS Foundation […]
ASMBS Foundation News and Update—February 2014
February 2014 by Joseph Nadglowski and Connie Stillwell Joseph Nadglowski, Executive Director of the ASMBS Foundation Connie Stillwell, Director of Programs of the ASMBS Foundation 2013 Wrap-up and Top Walks of the Year! We would like to thank all of the volunteers, local presenters, and sponsors of our 2013 Walk from Obesity events. 2013 marked […]
ASMBS Foundation News and Update—December 2013
by Raul J. Rosenthal, MD, FASMBS, and Connie Stillwell The ASMBS Foundation is proud to announce its newly appointed President and Board of Directors. During Obesity Week 2013, the ASMBS Foundation appointed its new president and board of directors. Dr. Raul J. Rosenthal will serve as president for the 2013/2014 term. Dr. Rosenthal is Chief […]
