The KIF1A.ORG community was recently featured in “The Gene: An Intimate History”, a film about how scientists, doctors and patients are unlocking the power of science to diagnose and treat genetic diseases. Now more than ever, our world is looking to pioneers and innovators to accelerate scientific breakthroughs that will improve and save lives. Part One of The Gene highlights the relentless KIF1A.ORG community and our mission to find a cure for KAND. Visit our webpage to see a few exclusive clips!
KIF1A.ORG hosted the largest gathering of KIF1A families, researchers, clinicians and supporters at the KAND Family & Scientific Engagement Conference on August 16–17, 2019, at Columbia University in New York City.
We are dedicated to making the latest KIF1A research and data freely and easily accessible. Visit our conference page to watch the presentations and other conference materials.
#ScienceSaturday posts share relevant and exciting scientific news with the KAND community. This project is a collaboration between KIF1A.ORG’s Research Engagement Team Leader Alejandro Doval, President Kathryn Atchley and Chief Science Officer Dr. Dominique Lessard. Send news suggestions to our team at impact@kif1a.org.
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KIF1A.ORG Community, KIF1A.ORG is excited to share a series of announcements about recently funded projects powered to rapidly discover and develop treatments for people affected by KAND. First up: The McKenney Lab at University of California, Davis. Led by Richard McKenney, PhD, the McKenney Lab has long collaborated with KIF1A.ORG, and leads the field in…
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