KCNT1 Epilepsy Foundation News & Updates

Stay updated with the latest news on KCNT1 epilepsy, including genetic research, drug advancements, patient stories, advocacy efforts, and support for parents.

KCNT1 Family in the News
Sarah Drislane Sarah Drislane

KCNT1 Family in the News

Co-founder, Justin West, his family, and Executive Director, Sarah Drislane were interviewed by the LA Times/Daily Pilot about the importance of funding rare disease research.

Read More
KCNT1 Family Spreads Awareness
Sarah Drislane Sarah Drislane

KCNT1 Family Spreads Awareness

Shifra Wagner’s six-year-old son Chaim Eliyahu has been medically fragile since birth. She tells a story of powerful love, powerful emunah, and powerful determination as she fights to keep the precious neshamah she’s been entrusted with not just alive, but thriving

Read More
Million Dollar Bike Ride Grant Announcement
Sarah Drislane Sarah Drislane

Million Dollar Bike Ride Grant Announcement

We're excited to announce our Million Dollar Bike Ride grant is being awarded to the University College London team including Dr Rajvinda Karda and Dr Ellie Chilcott and Anna Keegan. Other collaborators include Dr Juan Antonio, Dr Amy McTague and Dr Gabriele Lignani. This marks a significant milestone in our journey to advance medical research for KCNT1-related disorders. They will be collaborating on a pioneering RNA editing treatment project.

Read More
Raising Awareness in Georgia
Sarah Drislane Sarah Drislane

Raising Awareness in Georgia

Southern Company, Georgia Power Environmental Affair’s team featured KCNT1 mom, Alex Wild, and her family’s quest to work with the foundation to raise money for research.

Read More