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.
Latest News & Events
Research Survey for Parents of Children with Narcolepsy
Has your child been diagnosed with narcolepsy? Or, have you taken your child to the doctor where the main reason for the visit was to address the […]
Meet #TeamNarcolepsy
Narcolepsy Network has been selected as an Official Charity Partner for the 2018 TCS New York City Marathon. We will join more than 350 official charity partners in […]
Now Accepting Applications to be a 2018-2019 Youth Ambassador
Narcolepsy Network (NN) is now accepting applications for the Youth Ambassador Program. This is a national program designed to train promising young members of NN to advocate […]
Pitolisant Granted Breakthrough Therapy and Fast Track Designations by FDA
There is great news about a possible treatment option for narcolepsy and excessive daytime sleepiness! Harmony Biosciences, LLC, announced that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) had granted […]
Rare Disease Week 2018
On February 25th, seven Narcolepsy Network advocates and board members joined 750 other advocates in Washington, D.C. to participate in Rare Disease Week. The events, organized by […]
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
