University of Toronto Neurology Grand Rounds
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The primary purpose of the University of Toronto Neurology Grand Rounds (UTNGR - formerly City-Wide Grand Rounds, renamed since April 2020) 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.
2023-2024 speakers:
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 May 31, 2024 - Dr Michael Okun, Gainesville, FL, USA |
 May 10, 2024 - Dr Kristen Krysko, Toronto, ON, CA |
| Apr 26, 2024 - Dr Keith Josephs, Rochester, MN, USA Primary Progressive Apraxia of Speech: types, neuroimaging signatures & pathogenetics |
 Mar 08, 2024 - Dr Christine Hawkes, Toronto, ON, CAInnovations in Neurointervention |
 Feb 23, 2024 - Dr Ellen Moro, Dr Marianne de Visser, Dr Amy Hessler, Dr Esther Bui, Dr Amy Yu, Dr Ginette Moores and Dr Alex MuccilliSex and Gender Issues in Neurology, Symposium |
 Jan 26, 2024 - Dr Gordon Smith, Virginia, USAA Crisis in US Drug Pricing |
 Nov 24, 2023 - Dr John Gordon Boyd, Kingston, ONNeuroprognostication after Cardiac Arrest |
 Oct 27, 2023 - Dr Eduardo Benarroch, Mayo Clinic Rochester MNAn approach to evaluation of autonomic failure |
 Sept 22, 2023 - Dr Jonathan Rohrer, UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology, London, UKEdging 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:
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 A 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 |
 May 12, 2023 - Dr Tanya Simuni, Northwestern University Feinberg School of MedicineAre we ready for Parkinson's prevention studies? |
 Feb 24, 2023 - Dr Stephanie Debette, u-bordeauxGenomics of cerebrovascular disease: from mechanistic insights towards clinical applications |
 Jan 27, 2023 - Dr Leonard van den berg, UMCUTowards effective treatment of patients with ALS |
 Nov 25, 2022 - Dr Francesca Morgante, SGULDeep Brain Stimulation in Hyperkinetic Movement Disorders |
 Oct 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 |
 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.  Andy Josephson, UCSF, Weill Institute for NeurosciencesThe Rise of the Neurohospitalist Movement and the Future of Inpatient Neurology |
 A 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 |
 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? |
 February 25, 2022 - Dr. Marieke Wermer, LUMC, Netherlands Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy: Emerging concepts and clinical phenotypes |
 January 28, 2022 - Dr. Morris Freedman, Baycrest, UofT Virtual Behavioural Medicine Program (VBM): A Game Changer in Care for Neuropsychiatric Symptoms in Dementia |
 November 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 |
 October 22, 2021 - Dr. Jon Stone, CCBS, University of Edinburgh Functional Neurological Disorders - "If I only had a brain" |
 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)
 May 28, 2021 - Dr. Sashank Prasad, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MassachusettsThe History, and Mystery, of Higher Cortical Visual Disorders |
 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 |
 February 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) |
 November 27, 2020 - Dr. Mary A. O’Neal, Boston, Massachusetts, Brigham and Women's Hospital. Dr. Esther Bui and Dr. Aleksandra Pikula, UHN, UofT |
 October 23, 2020 - Dr. Gabor Kovacs, UHN, UofTRapidly progressive dementia: causes and diagnostic approach |
 September 25, 2020 - Dr. Charles Kassardjian, UHT: SMH, UofT, Dr. Houman Khosravani and Dr. Sara Mitchell, SHSC, UofTThe 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
 April 24, 20201. 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 |
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 February 28, 2020 - Dr. Alfonso Fasano and Dr. Renato Munhoz, UHN, Uof TDeep Brain Stimulation for Movement Disorders: State of the Art and Where We Are Headed |
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 November 22, 2019 - Dr. Richard Camicioli, UAlberta, CanadaCognitive Impairment and Lewy Bodies |
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 October 25, 2019 - Dr. Dariush Dowlatshahi, OHRI, CanadaPredicting Intracerebral Hemorrhage Expansion |
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 September 27, 2019 - Dr. Rick Swartz, SHSC, UofTOntario Neurodegenerative Disease Research Initiative (ONDRI) |
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| 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)
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2019 |
Dr. Agessandro Abrahao |
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Dr. Alberto Javier Espay |
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2018 |
Dr. Andrew Demchuk |
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Dr. Meah Gao, Dr. Russell Rasquinha, Dr. Priti Gros |
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Dr. Howard Chertkow |
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Dr. Jonathan Trobe |
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2017 |
Dr. Dwight Moulin |
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Dr. Carolina Barnett-Tapia |
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2016 |
Dr. Kenneth Aldape |
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Dr. David Chan |
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Dr. Bryan Traynor |
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2015 |
Dr. Howard Chertkow |
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Dr. Aylin Reid |
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Dr. Peter Crino |
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2014 |
Dr. David Gladstone, Dr. Muhammad Mamdani |
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Dr. Enza Maria Valente |
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Dr. Peter Whitehouse |
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Dr. Richard Aviv, Dr. Danny Mandell |
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2013 |
Dr. Murat Emre |
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Dr. Alfonso Fasano |
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Dr. Bradley Vaughn |
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2012 |
Dr. Michael Tymianski |
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Dr. Hans Katzberg |
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Dr. Andrew Lim |
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Dr. Bradley Boeve |
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2011 |
Dr. Carmela Tartaglia |
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Dr. Arturas Petronis |
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Dr. Jacqueline French |
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2010 |
Dr. Rick Swartz |
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Dr. Allan Purdy |
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Dr. Warren Olanow |
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2009 |
Dr. Derek van der Kooy |
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Dr. Cynthia L. Comella |
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Dr. Bryan Young |
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2008 |
Dr. Edward Margolin |
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Dr. David Mikulis |
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2007 |
Dr. Connie Marras |
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Dr. Robert S. Fisher |
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Dr. Antonio Strafella |
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Dr. Nancy Newman |
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2006 |
Dr. Gyl Midroni |
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Dr. Martin A. Samuels |
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Dr. Martin McKneally |
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Dr. Andres Lozano |
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2005 |
Dr. William Pryse-Phillips |
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Dr. Frank Silver |
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Dr. Susan Fox |
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Dr. Karen Roos |
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Dr. Tiffany Chow |
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Dr. Jon Ween |
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Dr. Jose Biller |
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2004 |
Dr. Neil Cashman |
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Dr. Anthony Lang |