KIF1A.ORG is a global community dedicated to improving the lives of those affected by KIF1A Associated Neurological Disorder (KAND) and accelerating research to find a cure.

2025 KAND Conference!

Our bi-annual conference is a beacon of hope for the KAND community. It’s an opportunity to meet with fellow patients and families, engage with leading clinicians and researchers, and build relationships with our biotech partners. Together, we can make a difference.

Visit our Conference webpage to register and book hotel rooms at our discounted rate!

Upcoming Events

  • KOALA Study Prep: “Know Before You Go” – What to Expect Before the KAND Conference

    Calling all KIF1A research participants, caregivers, and anyone interested in learning more! You’re invited to a 1-hour “Know Before You Go” session with Jessica Waxler,…

    Sunday, June 1, 2025 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Eastern Time Zone
    Online Via Zoom
  • Newly Diagnosed Meetup

    These gatherings are open to anyone that is new to our community or any KAND families interested in learning more about our organization’s mission, staff,…

    Thursday, June 26, 2025 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm Eastern Time Zone
    Online via Zoom
  • KOALA Study prior to KAND Conference

    The KOALA study will be available to an estimated 40 KAND patients in the days leading up to the conference, on July 22, 23, and…

    Tuesday, July 22, 2025 – Thursday, July 24, 2025 In-person
    Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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Our Superheroes

Meet some of our superheroes battling KIF1A Associated Neurological Disorder. They’re the bravest people we know.

Featured in Ken Burns Documentary

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.

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On the Blog

May Monthly Momentum

May Monthly Momentum

KIF1A.ORG Newsletter – May 2025 Dear KIF1A.ORG Community, It has been almost four weeks since I started assimilating into the role of KIF1A.ORG’s new Executive Director and, WOW, what a four weeks it has been. From connecting with community members, to learning about our ongoing and upcoming projects, I am filled with excitement about everything…

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London’s Superhero Story

London’s Superhero Story

A message from London’s family in New York, USA: London is our beautiful and sassy little 7 year old girl with a BIG personality. London was diagnosed with KIF1A in 2022. It has been a journey and still is but nothing stops London from letting her personality shine. She’s definitely the Queen Bee! London loves…

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