
Please join us for an educational event for patients, families, and care-givers featuring expert speakers on Moyamoya Disease.
Topics to be discussed include:
-Understanding a diagnosis of Moyamoya disease
-Insight into pediatric care and management.
-We will be discussing the different imaging modalities and surgical treatment options.
-We will hear the journey of a patient and family with a navigating a diagnosis of Moyamoya disease.
-Exploring aspect of Neuropsychology, Genetics and Transitioning to adult care.
-Headaches and Migraines in Moyamoya what patients, parents and families need to know
-Identifying the gaps and futures directions
-Hear from Moyamoya foundation about their mission, initiatives, registry work and how people can get involved.
An opportunity to connect with experts and other patients and families
We look forward to seeing you
SickKids Paediatric Neurovascular Program in collaboration with SickKids Paediatric Stroke Program and The Moyamoya Foundation.
Speakers
Dr Samyami Chowdhury
Dr Peter Dirks
Dr Noma Dlamini
Dr Megan Hird
Dr James Im
Dr Cheryl Jaigobin
Dr Liza Pulcine
Dr Jennifer Quon
Kaitlin Stanley
Catherine Stratton
Dr Robyn Westmacott
Agenda
Conference Hours:
Saturday Sept 19th, 2026: 0900-1400 (Registration Desk will open at 0830)
- 9:00-9:10Opening RemarksDr. Dirks
- 9:10-9:40Understading a Moyamoya diagnosisDr. Pulcine and Dr. Chowdhury
- 09:40-10:00Exploring GeneticsKaitlin Stanley
- 10:00-1030Imaging, Decision Making and SurgeryDr Quon
- 10:30-1100Adult MoyamoyaDr. Jaigobin
- 1100-1110Beverages and Snacks provided
- 11:10-11:40Neuropsychological AssessmentDr. Westmacott
- 11:40-12:00A Family's Journey
- 12:00-12:30Lunch Provided
- 12:30-13:00Headache and Migraine ManagementDr. Hird and Dr. Im
- 13:00-13:30Gaps and Future DirectionsDr. Dlamini
- 13:30-13:45Moyamoya FoundationCatherine Stratton
- 13:45-1400Wrap up and EvaluationDr. Dirks
Deadline for registration