Dystonia GTHA Patient Support Health Fair: 50 Years of Community

The Greater Toronto Area Support Group, in partnership with DMRF Canada, will host a Health Fair in Toronto to mark the close of Dystonia Awareness Month and recognize 50 years of community commitment. The event will feature expert-led presentations from healthcare professionals serving the dystonia community, along with informational booths, refreshments, and a complimentary lunch. 

Time: 9:00 am- 4:30 pm 

Location: BMO Education & Conference Centre, 60 Leonard Ave, Toronto, ON M5T 2R1 

 

Event Agenda

Agenda is Subject to Change

Time

Agenda Item / Topic

Presenter(s)

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Doors Open & Registration

 

10:00 AM – 10:15 AM

Opening Remarks

 

10:15 AM – 10:45 AM

Recognition of Dr. Anthony E. Lang for his Leadership and Contributions to Dystonia Care and Research

 

10:45 AM – 11:00 AM

Special Guest Remarks

Special Guest, TBD

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

 

Understanding Dystonia and Treatment Options

Dr. Susan Fox
Dr. Alfonso Fasano

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Lunch and Booth Visits

 

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Psychiatry and Movement Disorders

 

Dr. Mateusz Zurowski

2:00 PM – 2:30 PM

Dystonia Research and Neuromodulation

Dr. Jean-François Nankoo

2:30 PM – 3:00 PM

Supportive Care and Community Resources

TBD

3:00 PM – 3:20 PM

Afternoon Break

 

3:20 PM – 4:00 PM

Patient and Caregiver Panel

Patient and caregiver panelists, TBD

4:00 PM – 4:30 PM

Closing Remarks and Final Booth Visits

 

 

More information to come!

 

With thanks to our sponsors

 

 

Date
Last update: Jun 2026