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The primary purpose of the University of Toronto Neurology Grand Rounds is to provide continuing medical education (CME) and CME credits, updates in treatment/diagnosis, share research projects/ideas, promote collaboration amongst faculty members, mentor residents and fellows, highlight faculty within the division, and to provide valuable general neurology education to our community healthcare providers, when applicable.

2024-2025 speakers:

Archives (with video)

May 23, 2025 - Details coming soon.
May 9, 2025 - Dr Will Kingston, Toronto, ON, CA.
Apr 25, 2025 - Details coming soon.
Mar 07, 2025 - Dr Julien Hébert, Toronto, ON, CA.
Updates in Epilepsy
Feb 28, 2025 - Dr Götz Thomalla, Germany, BE
Jan 31, 2025 - Dr Patrick Wen, Boston, MA, US.

Photo of Dr Tamara PringsheimNov 22, 2024 - Dr Tamara Pringsheim, Calgary, AB, CA.
What TikTok tics taught us about Tourette Syndrome

Photo of Dr Christos Ganos

 

 

 

 

Dr. Christos Ganos, Toronto, ON, CA
Neuropsychiatric Movement Disorders and Beyond: From Phenomena to Mechanisms and Treatments (Video not archived)

Photo of Dr Alan CarsonOct 25, 2024 - Dr Alan Carson, Edinburgh, UK
Functional Cognitive Disorders
Photo of Dr Aleksandra PikulaSept 27, 2024 - Dr Aleksandra Pikula, Toronto, ON, CA. 
From Life-Changing Experience to Splendors of Brain Care: Future of Stroke Prevention & Brain Health.

Supported through formal partnership with the division of neurology by: Alexion, Argenx, Eisai, EMD Serono, Novartis, Paladin Pharma, Roche, and UCB.

2023-2024 speakers:

Archives (with video)

Photo of Dr Michael OkunMay 31, 2024 - Dr Michael Okun, Gainesville, FL, USA
Pearls in Parkinson’s Disease Care and Research
 
Photo of Dr Kristen KryskoMay 10, 2024 - Dr Kristen Krysko, Toronto, ON, CA
Management of multiple sclerosis during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Photo of Dr Keith A. JosephsApr 26, 2024 - Dr Keith Josephs, Rochester, MN, USA
Primary Progressive Apraxia of Speech: types, neuroimaging signatures & pathogenetics
Photo of Dr Christine HawkesMar 08, 2024 - Dr Christine Hawkes, Toronto, ON, CA
Innovations in Neurointervention
Photo of various speakersFeb 23, 2024 - Dr Ellen Moro, Dr Marianne de Visser, Dr Amy Hessler, Dr Esther Bui, Dr Amy Yu, Dr Ginette Moores and Dr Alex Muccilli
Sex and Gender Issues in Neurology, Symposium
Photo of Dr Gordon SmithJan 26, 2024 - Dr Gordon Smith, Virginia, USA
A Crisis in US Drug Pricing
Photo of Dr Gordon J BoydNov 24, 2023 - Dr John Gordon Boyd, Kingston, ON
Neuroprognostication after Cardiac Arrest
Photo of Dr Eduardo BenarrochOct 27, 2023 - Dr Eduardo Benarroch, Mayo Clinic Rochester MN
An approach to evaluation of autonomic failure
Photo of Dr Jon RohrerSept 22, 2023 - Dr Jonathan Rohrer, UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology, London, UK
Edging closer to therapies for frontotemporal dementia

Supported through formal partnership with the division of neurology by: Alexion, Amylyx, Argenx, EMD Serono, Grifols, Novartis, Paladin Labs, Roche, Sanofi Genzyme, and UCB.

2022-2023 speakers:

Archives (with video)

Photo of Dr Silvia TenambaumA combined event: Neurology Grand Rounds & John Stobo Prichard Day (with SickKids)
May 26, 2023 - Dr Silvia Tenembaum,
National Pediatric Hospital Dr. Juan P. Garrahan
The wide spectrum of MOG-antibody-associated diseases
Photo of Dr Tanya SimuniMay 12, 2023 - Dr Tanya Simuni, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Are we ready for Parkinson's prevention studies?
Photo of Dr Stephanie Debette Feb 24, 2023 - Dr Stephanie Debette, u-bordeaux
Genomics of cerebrovascular disease: from mechanistic insights towards clinical applications 
Photo of Dr Leonard van den bergJan 27, 2023 - Dr Leonard van den berg, UMCU
Towards effective treatment of patients with ALS
Photo of Dr Francesca Morgante Nov 25, 2022 - Dr Francesca Morgante, SGUL
Deep Brain Stimulation in Hyperkinetic Movement Disorders 

Photo of Dr Lara CookeOct 28, 2022 Dr. Lara Cooke, Cumming School of Medicine, UCalgary
From Audit and Feedback to Quality Indicators and Back Again: Leveraging Data to Enhance Physician Performance 
 Photo of Dr Raphael Schneider
Sept 23, 2022 Dr. Raphael Schneider, UofT, Unity Health Toronto: St Michael's
The earliest signs of multiple sclerosis
 
Supported through formal partnership with the division of neurology by: Alexion, Amylyx, Biogen, EMD Serono, Grifols, Novartis, Paladin Labs, Roche, Sanofi Genzyme, Teva and UCB.

2021-2022 speakers:

Archives (with video)


May 27, 2022 Dr. Photo of Dr Andy JosephsonAndy Josephson, UCSF, Weill Institute for Neurosciences
The Rise of the Neurohospitalist Movement and the Future of Inpatient Neurology
Photo of Dr Asif DojaA combined event: Neurology Grand Rounds & John Stobo Prichard Day (with SickKids)
May 13, 2022 
Dr. Asif Doja, Ottawa, uOttawa, CHEO
The Hidden Curriculum, Neurophobia and the Implications for Neurology Education
Photo of Dr Jeff Cummings
Apr 22, 2022
Dr. Jeff Cummings, Las Vegas, NV, UNLV
The Alzheimer’s drug development pipeline:  what’s coming for the treatment of Alzheimer patients?
Photo of Dr Marieke Wermer
February 25, 2022
Dr. Marieke Wermer, LUMC, Netherlands
Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy: Emerging concepts and clinical phenotypes
Photo of Dr Morris Freedman
January 28, 2022
Dr. Morris Freedman, Baycrest, UofT 
Virtual Behavioural Medicine Program (VBM): A Game Changer in Care for Neuropsychiatric Symptoms in Dementia
Photo of Dr Hope O'BrienNovember 26, 2021 (Joint University of Toronto Neurology Grand Rounds & National Grand Rounds)
Pediatric to Adult Transition Care in Neurology Transition Symposium II
Transition Care from Pediatric to Adult Neurology, University of Toronto 
Joint initiative between the Division of Adult Neurology, Dept. of Medicine and Division of Pediatric Neurology, Dept. of Pediatrics, University of Toronto


- Left to Their Own Devices: Building the First Canadian Pediatric Neuromodulation Clinic and a New Model of Care of Transition
Dr. Cristina Go, Dr. Carolina Gorodetsky, SickKids and Dr. Alfonso Fasano, UHN, UofT
 - The Challenges of Transitioning Care of Patients with Mitochondrial Disease
Dr. Ingrid Tein, SickKids and Dr. Graeme Nimmo, UHN, UofT
 - Transitioning care: What can we learn from patient’s experience?
Ms. Melanie Marshall (family of patient)
 - Trainees’ Perspectives on Transition of Care
Dr. Katherine Sawicka, Dr. Lindsey Logan and Dr. Kathryn Yang, UofT Adult and Pediatric Neurology Residents
 - SMA Therapy: Effect of Cost of Therapy on Transition of Care
Dr. Hernan Gonorazky, SickKids and Dr. Aaron Izenberg, SHSC, UofT
 - Insights from Transition in Other Fields: Transitioning Kidney Transplant Care from Pediatrics to Adults
Dr. Mina Matsuda-Abedini, SickKids
 - Lessons I’ve learned from treating adolescents & young adults with headache
Dr. Hope O’Brien, (Visiting Professor speaker) Cincinnati, Ohio, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
 
Photo of Dr Jon Stone
October 22, 2021
Dr. Jon Stone, CCBS, University of Edinburgh
Functional Neurological Disorders - "If I only had a brain" 
Photo of Dr Mary Jane Lim Fat
September 24, 2021 Dr. Mary Jane Lim-Fat, SHSC, UofT
Precision medicine in glioma: rethinking brain tumors in the molecular era
Supported through formal partnership with the division of neurology by: Alexion, Biogen, Bristol Myers Squibb, EMD Serono, Grifols, Novartis, Paladin Labs, Roche, Sanofi Genzyme, Sunovion, Teva, UCB.

2020-2021 speakers:

Archives (with video)

Photo of Dr Sashank PrasadMay 28, 2021Dr. Sashank Prasad, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
The History, and Mystery, of Higher Cortical Visual Disorders
Photo of Dr Nathalie Jette
April 23, 2021 Dr. Nathalie Jette, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, NY, USA
Neuro-epidemiology in action: Findings that are changing clinical practice for people with epilepsy
Photo of Dr Rima NabboutFebruary 26, 2021 - Transition Care from Pediatric to Adult Neurology, University of Toronto Joint initiative between the Division of Adult Neurology, Dept. of Medicine and Division of Pediatric Neurology, Dept. of Pediatrics, University of Toronto

 - Transition Care for Neuroinflammatory Conditions 
Dr. Ann Yeh (SickKids), Dr. Jiwon Oh (UHT:SMH, UofT), Jennifer Boyd, Clinical Nurse Specialist (SickKids)
 - Transitioning successful models of pediatric complex care
Dr. Eyal Cohen (SickKids)
 - Pediatric Transition Preparation in Neuromuscular Disease
Dr. Laura McAdam (Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital)
 - Accessibility Patient Care Advocate
Ms. Maayan Ziv, Patient Advocate, CEO ACCESSNOW.CA
 - Transition Care for Neurovascular Disease
Dr. Elizabeth Pulcine (SickKids) and Dr. Cheryl Jaigobin (UHN, UofT)
 - Transition Care in Epilepsy
Dr. Elizabeth Donner (SickKids) and Dr. Danielle Andrade (UHN, UofT)
 - Transition program in Epilepsy at Necker Hospital: The 2 faces of the medal
Dr. Rima Nabbout, (Visiting Professor speaker) (Paris Descartes University, Paris, France)
 
Photo of Drs O'Neal, Bui and PikulaNovember 27, 2020 - Dr. Mary A. O’Neal, Boston, Massachusetts, Brigham and Women's Hospital. 
Dr. Esther Bui and Dr. Aleksandra Pikula, UHN, UofT
Photo of Dr Gabor KovacsOctober 23, 2020 - Dr. Gabor Kovacs, UHN, UofT
Rapidly progressive dementia: causes and diagnostic approach
Neurology QI GroupSeptember 25, 2020 - Dr. Charles Kassardjian, UHT: SMH, UofT, Dr.  Houman Khosravani and Dr. Sara Mitchell, SHSC, UofT
The new virtual reality: Neurologic care during COVID and beyond
Supported through formal partnership with the division of neurology by: Alexion, Biogen, Bristol Myers Squibb, EMD Serono, Grifols, Novartis, Paladin Labs, Pendopharm, Roche, Sanofi Genzyme, Sunovion, Teva

 

2019-2020 speakers:

Archives (with video)

May 22, 2020 - rounds canceled

susana oteroApril 24, 2020
1. Preparedness and response to the COVID-19 pandemic: experience from a tertiary referral hospital in Barcelona, Spain - Dr. Susana Otero-Romero, Vall d'Hebron University Hospital, Barcelona
2. Protected Code Stroke - Dr. Houman Khosravani, SHSC, UofT
3. COVID-19 and Multiple Sclerosis - Dr. Xavier Montalban, UHT: SMH, UofT
4. COVID-19 and Movement Disorders - Dr. Sohaila Alshimemeri, Fellow, UHN: TWH 
5. COVID-19 and Neuromuscular Disorders - Dr. Hans Katzberg, UHN: TGH
6. COVID-19 and Epilepsy - Dr. Danielle Andrade, UHN: TWH
7. COVID-19 and Role of Neuroimaging - Dr. Patrick Nicholson, Fellow, UHN: TWH
8. COVID-19 and Neurocritical care – Dr. Jeff Singh, UHN: TWH
Special COVID-19 Grand Rounds
alfonso fasano and renato munhozFebruary 28, 2020 Dr. Alfonso Fasano and Dr. Renato Munhoz, UHN, Uof T
Deep Brain Stimulation for Movement Disorders: State of the Art and Where We Are Headed
Photo of Dr Richard Camicioli November 22, 2019 - Dr. Richard Camicioli, UAlberta, Canada
Cognitive Impairment and Lewy Bodies
Photo of Dr Dariush DowlatshahiOctober 25, 2019 - Dr. Dariush Dowlatshahi, OHRI, Canada
Predicting Intracerebral Hemorrhage Expansion
Photo of Dr Rick SwartzSeptember 27, 2019 Dr. Rick Swartz, SHSC, UofT
Ontario Neurodegenerative Disease Research Initiative (ONDRI)
Supported through formal partnership with the division of neurology by: Akcea, Alexion, Allergan, Biogen, Celgene, EMD Serono, Grifols, Novartis, Roche, Sanofi Genzyme, UCB

Previous speakers: (Videos not available) 

Archives

2019

Dr. Agessandro Abrahao

 

Dr. Alberto Javier Espay

2018

Dr. Andrew Demchuk

 

Dr. Meah Gao, Dr. Russell Rasquinha,  Dr. Priti Gros

 

Dr. Howard Chertkow

 

Dr. Jonathan Trobe 

2017

Dr. Dwight Moulin

 

Dr. Carolina Barnett-Tapia

2016

Dr. Kenneth Aldape

 

Dr. David Chan

 

Dr. Bryan Traynor

2015

Dr. Howard Chertkow

 

Dr. Aylin Reid

 

Dr. Peter Crino

2014

Dr. David Gladstone, Dr. Muhammad Mamdani

 

Dr. Enza Maria Valente

 

Dr. Peter Whitehouse

 

Dr. Richard Aviv, Dr. Danny Mandell

2013

Dr. Murat Emre

 

Dr. Alfonso Fasano

 

Dr. Bradley Vaughn

2012

Dr. Michael Tymianski

 

Dr. Hans Katzberg

 

Dr. Andrew Lim

 

Dr. Bradley Boeve

2011

Dr. Carmela Tartaglia

 

Dr. Arturas Petronis

 

Dr. Jacqueline French

2010

Dr. Rick Swartz

 

Dr. Allan Purdy

 

Dr. Warren Olanow

2009

Dr. Derek van der Kooy

 

Dr. Cynthia L. Comella

 

Dr. Bryan Young

2008

Dr. Edward Margolin

 

Dr. David Mikulis

2007

Dr. Connie Marras

 

Dr. Robert S. Fisher

 

Dr. Antonio Strafella

 

Dr. Nancy Newman

2006

Dr. Gyl Midroni

 

Dr. Martin A. Samuels

 

Dr. Martin McKneally

 

Dr. Andres Lozano

2005

Dr. William Pryse-Phillips

 

Dr. Frank Silver

 

Dr. Susan Fox

 

Dr. Karen Roos

 

Dr. Tiffany Chow

 

Dr. Jon Ween

 

Dr. Jose Biller

2004

Dr. Neil Cashman

 

Dr. Anthony Lang