Susan Fox, PhD, MB BCh

Dr. Fox is a Neurologist and Professor of Neurology specializing in movement disorders, particularly in Parkinson's disease and dystonia. Her research bridges laboratory discoveries and clinical applications, focusing on developing new pharmacological treatments for these conditions. Her work spans preclinical studies in non-human primates and extensive clinical trials to improve the effectiveness and safety of therapies. 
 
Dr. Fox’s contributions include creating validated models for studying psychiatric symptoms in Parkinson’s disease, refining drug assessment methods to streamline clinical trial outcomes, and elucidating the role of serotonin receptors in Parkinson’s. She is actively involved in evidence-based medicine, contributing to guidelines that help clinicians manage movement disorders. In addition to her research, she is dedicated to educating the next generation of neurologists, overseeing fellowship programs, and participating in international neurological societies.

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Professor, Division of Neurology, University of Toronto
Associate Director, Movement Disorder Clinic, Toronto Western Hospital
Staff Neurologist, UHN