Dystonia Canada News

November 2018: The DMRF Canada Board of Directors is pleased and proud to announce the launch of a new grant intended to fund research that could lead to better clinical treatments for dystonia patients. "DMRF Canada is committed to supporting the highest quality dystonia research in Canada," said Stefanie Ince, Executive Director.

This is the second research investment that has been announced this fall, following the launch of a two year Clinical Fellowship which was launched in October 2018. 

Mike Stroh, friend of DMRF Canada and the Founder of Starts with Me, has published a Self Care and Self Awareness Guide:   

Everyday practices to improve wellbeing, promote resilience, and nurture self compassion.

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DMRF Canada is pleased to announce we are accepting applications for a two-year clinical and research fellowship to support the training of exceptionally qualified physicians in preparation for their clinical career in movement disorders with a focus on dystonia and a special competence in use of botulinum toxins.

September 24, 2018

DMRF Canada is thrilled to announce that through 2018 and 2019, they will be increasing research funding for dystonia research that focuses on better clinical treatments for dystonia with the addition of two new projects, specifically for researchers in Canada:

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Cervical dystonia, also known as spasmodic torticollis, is a focal dystonia characterized by neck muscles contracting involuntarily, causing abnormal movements and awkward posture of the head and neck. The movements may be sustained (“tonic”), jerky (“clonic”), or a combination of both.

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TORONTO, ON – August 30, 2018 – The Dystonia Medical Research Foundation (DMRF) Canada is pleased to announce that September is dystonia awareness month in Canada.

CALGARY, AB – August 15, 2018 – The Dystonia Medical Research Foundation (DMRF) Canada is pleased to announce that September is dystonia awareness month in Canada. As one of the many initiatives taking place, DMRF Canada will be hosting the first ever two-day Dystonia Symposium for dystonia patients and their loved ones in Calgary, AB on September 15th & 16th.

DMRF Canada, in partnership with Jackson Mooney and his brother Jeff, are thrilled to announce that DMRF Canada selected the 2018 Jackson Mooney Patient Grant recipient.

The Dystonia Medical Research Foundation (DMRF) is seeking applications for postdoctoral research fellowships to conduct basic research into the causes and mechanisms of dystonia.

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The DMRF Canada is pleased to announce our support of the 2018 Banting Research Foundation Discovery Award. We are thrilled to announce, in partnership with The Banting Research Foundation, DMRF Canada is proud to support Nomazulu Dlamini, MD PhD. Neurology, from the Hospital for Sick Children.