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 Presentations & slides are available!

Upcoming Events

  • 3rd Quarter Community Call, KIF1A.ORG

    Join us each quarter to dive into current community events, exciting research opportunities, scientific updates, and more! Your participation is essential, and we truly value…

    Thursday, August 28, 2025 12:30 pm – 2:00 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, September 25, 2025 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm Eastern Time Zone
    Online via Zoom
  • 4th Quarter Community Call, KIF1A.ORG

    Join us each quarter to dive into current community events, exciting research opportunities, scientific updates, and more! Your participation is essential, and we truly value…

    Thursday, November 13, 2025 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm Eastern Time Zone
    Online via Zoom
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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

August Monthly Momentum

August Monthly Momentum

Updates from KIF1A.ORG July was an unforgettable month for the KIF1A.ORG community! We had an incredible time connecting, learning, and growing together at the 2025 KAND Family & Scientific Engagement Conference. Thank you to every family, researcher, clinician, and supporter who made this event such a success. If you couldn’t join us—or if you just…

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Genetic Testing Action Day – July 25th

Genetic Testing Action Day – July 25th

Join the Movement: Genetic Testing Action Day—July 25, 2025 Empowering Families to Start Genetic Join us for the inaugural Genetic Testing Action Day on July 25! In collaboration with CureSHANK and other rare disease organizations, we’re proud to support Start Genetic—a national movement dedicated to raising awareness about the critical role of genetic testing in…

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