Dystonia GTHA Patient Support Health Fair: 50 Years of Community

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        



Collection and Use of Personal Information

DMRF Canada collects the information provided in registration to administer the symposium, communicate event-related information, accommodate participant needs, and improve future programs and services. Medical information is collected to maintain an accurate database, track trends and outcomes, support research, and help improve services and resources for the dystonia community.

Your personal information will be accessed only by authorized DMRF Canada staff, volunteers, and service providers involved in event administration and will not be sold or shared with third parties except as required by law or as necessary to deliver event-related services.

By registering, you consent to the collection, use, and storage of your information for these purposes. All personal information will be handled in accordance with DMRF Canada's Privacy Policy: https://dystoniacanada.org/privacy-policy 

Questions? Contact us at info@dystoniacanada.org 

Event Agenda, Subject to Change
TimeAgenda Item/TopicPresenter(s)
9:00 AMDoors Open 
10:00 to 10:15 AMOpening Remarks 
10:15 to 10:45 AMRecognition of Dr. Anthony E. Lang, MD, FRCPC, OC, for his leadership and contributions to dystonia care and research 
10:45 to 11:00 AMSpecial Guest Remarks 
11:00 AM to 12:00 PMUnderstanding Dystonia and Treatment OptionsDr. Susan Fox and Dr. Alfonso Fasano, Neurologists (Movement Disorder Specialists), Toronto Western Hospital; Professors of Neurology, University of Toronto
12:00 to 1:00 PMLunch and Booth Visits 
1:00 to 2:00 PMPsychiatry and Movement DisordersDr. Mateusz Zurowski, Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry, University of Toronto
2:00 to 2:30 PMDystonia Research and NeuromodulationDr. Jean-François Nankoo, PhD, Researcher in Neurophysiology, Brain Stimulation, and Movement Disorders
2:30 to 3:00 PMPresentation to be Announced 
3:00 to 3:20 PMAfternoon Break 
3:20 to 4:00 PMPatient and Caregiver Panel 
4:00 to 4:30 PMClosing Remarks and Booth Visits 

 

 

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Date
Last update: Jun 2026