Toxnet at 10: A Decade of Collaboration and Progress

In 2026, Toxnet marks its 10-year anniversary, representing a decade of collaboration, education and shared learning in spasticity management.

Over this time, Toxnet has developed into a global network of experts, bringing together clinicians from different disciplines and regions. Today, the group includes 23 experts from 13 countries, reflecting a broad range of experience and perspectives in clinical practice.

Across its first decade, the initiative has focused on three core areas: scientific exchange, education and innovation in clinical practice. Through symposia, publications and collaborative discussions, Toxnet has aimed to support clinicians with insights that are both evidence-based and relevant to real-world decision-making.

Reaching this milestone provides an opportunity not only to reflect on what has been achieved, but also to continue building on this foundation by supporting ongoing exchange and contributing to progress in the field.

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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.