Narcolepsy Network is a non-profit organization dedicated to individuals with narcolepsy and related sleep disorders. Our mission is to provide services to educate, advocate, support and improve awareness of this neurological sleep disorder.

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NN is Hiring a Communications Coordinator

We are seeking web-savvy candidates with lots of positive energy and strong communications skills to join our small but growing organization. Growing new partnerships with health and fitness bloggers, patient groups, doctors, clinics, etc. is a key part of our strategy to grow our audience and improve the visibility of our organization.  This person will [...]

Narcolepsy Research Update in Boston With Dr. Mignot

NARCOLEPSY RESEARCH UPDATE WITH DR. EMMANUEL MIGNOT Who: People with Narcolepsy (PWN), their family and friends & Researchers/Clinicians When: SUNDAY, JUNE 10, 2012 from 1:00 PM — 5:00 PM Why: Join us in learning about Dr. Mignot’s narcolepsy research. Dr. Mignot is the Director of the Stanford Center for Narcolepsy Research. He is joined by [...]

27th Annual Patient Conference

SAVE THE DATE!

We are delighted to announce that the InterContinental Hotel Cleveland (Ohio) will host our 27th Annual Conference from October 19-21 this year. Several researchers and narcolepsy specialists have already agreed to present.

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What is Narcolepsy?

Narcolepsy is a medical disorder that impacts 1 in approximately 2,000 people in the United States of America. The disease is a sleep disorder, involving irregular patterns in Rapid Eye Movement (REM) Sleep and significant disruptions of the normal sleep/wake cycle. While the cause of narcolepsy is not completely understood, current research points to a combination of genetic and environmental factors that influence the immune system. Read More