Chelsie is a sleep expert, neuroscientist, and sleep consultant with over 10 years of experience in the field of sleep. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Science with Honours and a PhD in Neuroscience with a specialty in sleep genetics. She also worked in clinical trials where she oversaw sleep apnea research.
It's important to note that the majority of cases of narcolepsy are sporadic, which means they occur in people with no history of the disorder in their family.
If you have a family member with narcolepsy, you may wonder: Is narcolepsy genetic? Can narcolepsy be inherited? Learn more about the types and causes of narcolepsy and what experts say about whether it is genetic disease.