January 2008 -- A recent study undertaken by a research team including Hope Center researchers Kelvin A. Yamada, Liu Lin Thio, and Michael Wong revealed that dietary changes to increase leptin levels, intranasal delivery of leptin, or pharmacological targeting of JAK2/PI3K signaling pathways may reduce the
length and frequency of epileptic symptoms.

This study was highlighted in the December 20, 2007 issue of Journal of Clinical Investigation. To access
the research article, click here.

The NINDS recently published an online article highlighting this study - to access the article, click here.