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Dr. Carlos Grilo is a Professor of Psychiatry and Psychology at Yale University, serving as Director of the Program for Obesity, Weight and Eating Research (POWER). He specializes in eating disorders, obesity, and behavioral interventions. His work includes randomized controlled trials (RCTs) evaluating treatments like cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and pharmacological approaches for binge-eating disorder (BED) and obesity. Grilo has secured continuous NIH funding for 30 years, leading 20 grants and receiving two K24 awards. His research integrates neurobiological methods and addresses health disparities, with a focus on interdisciplinary collaboration. He mentors trainees across academic levels and leads POWER, a grant-funded program focused on eating/weight disorders.
Education:
- PhD in Clinical Psychology, University of Pittsburgh (1991)
- Postdoc, Clinical Psychology, Yale University (1992)
- Internship and Fellowship, Harvard Medical School (1992)
Research Interests: Dr. Grilo's work spans clinical trials for BED and obesity, bariatric surgery adjuncts, and the sociocultural context of eating disorders. He emphasizes scalable treatments like guided self-help and adaptive 'SMART' stepped-care designs. Recent studies explore neural responses to food stimuli post-CBT and the impact of weight bias on psychosocial outcomes.
Awards & Recognition:
- NIH/NIDDK K24 Mid-Career Investigator Awards (x2)
- Over 510 peer-reviewed publications (h-index 90, 29,500+ citations)
Grants & Mentorship: Grilo has coordinated pre-doctoral and post-doctoral training programs and currently mentors junior faculty. His leadership in POWER supports trainees at all academic levels, with a focus on postdoctoral development.
Labs & Collaborations: Collaborates with neurobiologists and epidemiologists through initiatives like the Yale Stress Center. Active in editorial roles for journals such as Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology.