KLS Medical Foundation Awarding Research Grants

Deadline: January 16th, 2009

The KLS Foundation is awarding grants to fund innovative ideas on basic scientific and medical research directed at finding the cause and better treatments for KLS.

STANFORD’S KLS RESEARCH PROGRAM SEEKING VOLUNTEERS FOR A VIRAL STUDY

Studies at the Center for Narcolepsy research (CNR) at Stanford University reveal that in 72% of the analyzed cases, the … continue reading

FLU VACCINATIONS

The flu season is upon us and many doctors and health officials are reminding populations at risk to be vaccinated, … continue reading

Washington DC Marine Corps Marathon a Success

Washington DC- On a beautiful Sunday morning in October Oren, a friend of the KLS Foundation, ran the Marine Corps … continue reading

Stanford Research Continues

The Stanford University Center for Narcolepsy and Hypersomnia Research has received funding from the National Institutes of Health to study … continue reading

News & Announcements

To all participants in the KLS research program:
Walking For Ryan KLS fundraiser March 29, 2008
Second Annual Montvale Plaza KLS Fundraise a Huge Success
Major Kleine-Levin Syndrome genetic research funding awarded to Stanford University
Presentation on the Comparison of Narcolepsy and KLS to be presented at Annual Ped. Sleep Conference

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What is Kleine-Levin Syndrome?

Kleine-Levin Syndrome (KLS) is a rare and complex neurological disorder characterized by periods of excessive amounts of sleep and altered behavior. The disorder strikes adolescents primarily. At the onset of an episode the patient becomes progressively drowsy and sleeps for most of the day and night (hypersomnolence), waking only to … continue reading

STANFORD’S KLS RESEARCH PROGRAM SEEKING VOLUNTEERS FOR GENETIC AND VIRAL STUDIES

To reach the goal of the Stanford University KLS genetic and viral research studies, we need to continue recruiting as many KLS patients as possible. Only patients with typical KLS symptoms are being sought, to reduce the possibility of a false diagnosis. These patients and their parents (if willing) are … continue reading