The Greater Toronto Area Dystonia 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.
Date: October 25th, 2026
Time: 9:00 am- 4:30 pm
Location: BMO Education & Conference Centre, 60 Leonard Ave, Toronto, ON M5T 2R1
Price: FREE 
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- Event Agenda, Subject to Change
Time Agenda Item/Topic Presenter(s) 9:00 AM Doors Open 10:00 to 10:15 AM Opening Remarks 10:15 to 10:45 AM Recognition of Dr. Anthony E. Lang, MD, FRCPC, OC, for his leadership and contributions to dystonia care and research 10:45 to 11:00 AM Special Guest Remarks 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM Understanding Dystonia and Treatment Options Dr. Susan Fox, MB, ChB, MRCP(UK), PhD, Neurologist, UHN;
Associate Director, Movement Disorders Clinic, Toronto Western Hospital;
Professor of Neurology, University of TorontoDr. Alfonso Fasano, MD, PhD, FAAN,
Chair in Neuromodulation, University of Toronto and UHN;
Professor of Neurology, University of Toronto;
Staff Neurologist and Scientific Director, Surgical Program for Movement Disorders, Toronto Western Hospital12:00 to 1:00 PM Lunch and Booth Visits 1:00 to 2:00 PM Dystonia and Anxiety Dr. Mateusz Zurowski, Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry, University of Toronto 2:00 to 2:30 PM Dystonia Research and Neuromodulation Dr. Jean-François Nankoo, PhD, Researcher in Neurophysiology, Brain Stimulation, and Movement Disorders 2:30 to 3:00 PM Disability Management and Community Resources Dr. Laura Moll, PhD., MSW, RSW 3:00 to 3:20 PM Afternoon Break 3:20 to 4:00 PM Patient and Caregiver Panel 4:00 to 4:30 PM Closing Remarks and Booth Visits - Dystonia GTHA Patient Support Health Fair Poster
Click here to download your copy of the health fair poster.
