To all participants in the KLS research program:

I would like to let you know that I am leaving Stanford University at the end of April to begin medical school in the fall.  Please know that the KLS research program at Stanford University will continue.  The lab is in the process of hiring a replacement and the new research assistant will introduce himself or herself on the KLS Foundation website shortly.

The 21 months that I have spent researching KLS and interacting with patients and families has been an incredible experience that I will not soon forget. The strength of character demonstrated by each patient in the face of such a difficult condition humbles me on a regular basis, and the unconditional love and support showered on them by their friends and families fills my heart to bursting. You are an incredible community and I wish you all the very best in the future.

Wishing you all good health,

Jacob Markovitz
Clinical Research Assistant
Stanford University Center for Narcolepsy
Palo Alto, CA

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Second Annual Montvale Plaza KLS Fundraise a Huge Success

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SC Governor Declares March 29, 2008 as KLS Awareness Day
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