ToxNET

A global network of medical experts to inspire the work of healthcare professionals, who manage patients with spasticity, to deliver optimal patient care.

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To drive education, clinical innovation, and research in spasticity, to inspire and guide clinicians for better patient outcomes

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In Memory of Matteo Vacchelli

It is with great sadness that the Toxnet community marks the passing of our friend and colleague, Dr Matteo Vacchelli.
 
Since joining Merz Therapeutics in 2021, Matteo served as Merz’s lead representative supporting Toxnet. Working closely with the leadership team, he played an important role in facilitating the activities of the network and was a passionate advocate for its mission to advance education, research and collaboration in spasticity management.
 
Matteo quickly became much more than a valued partner to Toxnet. His professionalism, enthusiasm and collaborative spirit, together with his warmth, kindness and generosity, earned him the respect and friendship of colleagues across the network. He was deeply committed to supporting Toxnet and took great pride in its continued success.
 
Although his time with Toxnet was far too short, Matteo made a lasting impact on the people who had the privilege of working alongside him. He will be greatly missed by all of us.
 
Our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with Matteo’s family, friends and colleagues at this difficult time.

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Award scoring criteria

The following criteria will be judged out of a score of 5; (1 is suboptimal; 2 is adequate; 3 is good; 4 is very good; 5 is excellent)

GENERAL

  • Days per week working in spasticity management
  • Average number of unique spasticity patient encounters per month (by the individual)
  • Description of spasticity clinical team & management activities and (numbers, specialities etc)
  • Role of responsibility in managing patients with spasticity
  • Scientific appointments in spasticity
  • Honours for work undertaken in spasticity

SCHOLARLY

  • Number of research projects investigating relevant aspects of spasticity management (involvement)
  • Impact of research projects investigating relevant aspects of spasticity management
  • Number of peer-reviewed publications on topic
    Number of presentations of research at international meetings
  • Number of posters/presentations at local and national conferences
  • Teaching/mentorship of younger injectors
  • h-index

CLINICAL

  • Evidence of development or growth of a spasticity program at the applicant’s practice or institution
  • Breadth of services provided, including medications, toxins, physical interventions, and Intrathecal Baclofen Therapy (ITB)
  • Role of responsibility in managing patients with spasticity

ENDORSEMENT

  • Endorsed by senior peer

In the event of a tie, based on the above scoring criteria, the Toxnet Co-Chairs will make the final decision.