Special KLS Program to air in UK on Thursday, July 31

ITV in the UK will air a documentary entitled My Strange Brain on July 31 at 11 PM (channel 5) . The program will feature the story of Alanna Wong and her journey with KLS.

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 … continue reading

Walking For Ryan KLS fundraiser March 29, 2008

The second annual "Walking for Ryan" KLS fundraiser was again a success, despite the overcast weather. Approximately 200 people attended … continue reading

Second Annual Montvale Plaza KLS Fundraise a Huge Success

On March 21, 2008, 350 friends and family of the Penney’s attended a fundraiser for KLS at the Montvale Plaza … continue reading

News & Announcements

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

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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