September 19, 2026
9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
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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

Take a look at our speakers scheduled for this event

Dr Samyami Chowdhury

Neurologist
Assistant Professor
McMaster Children's Hosptial

Dr Peter Dirks

Neurosurgeon in Chief
Professor
SickKids

Dr Noma Dlamini

Neurologist
Director Children's Stroke Program
SickKids

Dr Megan Hird

Dr James Im

Dr Cheryl Jaigobin

Neurologist
Associate Professor
University Health Network

Dr Liza Pulcine

Neurologist
Assistant Professor
SickKids

Dr Jennifer Quon

Neurosurgeon
Assistant Professor
SickKids

Kaitlin Stanley

Genetic Counsellor
SickKids

Catherine Stratton

Vice President
Moyamoya Foundation

Dr Robyn Westmacott

Clinical Neuropsychologist
SickKids

Agenda

Conference Hours:

Saturday Sept 19th, 2026: 0900-1400 (Registration Desk will open at 0830)

 

 

Welcome
  • 9:00-9:10
    Opening Remarks
    Dr. Dirks
Early Morning Session
  • 9:10-9:40
    Understading a Moyamoya diagnosis
    Dr. Pulcine and Dr. Chowdhury
  • 09:40-10:00
    Exploring Genetics
    Kaitlin Stanley
  • 10:00-1030
    Imaging, Decision Making and Surgery
    Dr Quon
  • 10:30-1100
    Adult Moyamoya
    Dr. Jaigobin
Break
  • 1100-1110
    Beverages and Snacks provided
Late Morning Session
  • 11:10-11:40
    Neuropsychological Assessment
    Dr. Westmacott
  • 11:40-12:00
    A Family's Journey
Lunch (Open Q&A with Panel)
  • 12:00-12:30
    Lunch Provided
Afternoon Sessions
  • 12:30-13:00
    Headache and Migraine Management
    Dr. Hird and Dr. Im
  • 13:00-13:30
    Gaps and Future Directions
    Dr. Dlamini
  • 13:30-13:45
    Moyamoya Foundation
    Catherine Stratton
Closing Remarks
  • 13:45-1400
    Wrap up and Evaluation
    Dr. Dirks

Deadline for registration

 

September 18, 2026 12:00 p.m. ET
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