Kieran Klep brings a unique blend of technical precision and personal advocacy to the fight against Multiple System Atrophy (MSA). While his professional career spans major retail and high-level multimedia environments, his true calling emerged from a family’s journey through a devastating diagnosis.

In 2022, Kieran’s father, Adrian, was diagnosed with MSA—a rare, neurodegenerative condition that mimics symptoms of Parkinson’s but progresses with aggressive complexity. During this time, Kieran identified a critical void: a lack of accessible, Australian-specific resources and a desperate need for localised research funding.

Driven by the loss of his father in 2024, Kieran helped establish National MSA Research. The charity serves as a dedicated platform to:

• Fund localised research into the causes and potential treatments of MSA.

• Raise public awareness through high-profile community events.

Kieran’s ability to build and scale National MSA Research is rooted in a robust background in Multimedia and Information Technology. His career history includes:

• Retail Operations: Currently working within a major Australian supermarket chain, Kieran understands the complexities of large-scale operations and community engagement.

• NEP (formerly Global TV): Experience in the fast-paced world of broadcast and technical production, where attention to detail and real-time problem-solving are paramount.

• Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne: A background in professional IT environments, managing systems that require high levels of security and organisational communication.

By leveraging his IT and multimedia skills, Kieran has been able to give National MSA Research a professional digital footprint—from managing complex databases to creating engaging media for fundraising galas and trivia nights. He isn't just a founder; he is the technical architect of a movement designed to ensure that no Australian family has to face an MSA diagnosis in the dark.