Mark A K Patterson MD, PhD

Dr. Mark Patterson’s interest in narcolepsy and cataplexy crystalized when a close family member was diagnosed with the condition in 2004. Since that time, he has been active in raising awareness about the condition to his medical colleagues and general public and currently serves as the President of Narcolepsy Network. He practices as a general paediatrician with the Carilion Clinic in Roanoke, Virginia, USA. His medical training was received at Albany (New York) Medical College with specialty education at the University of Virginia, Charlottesville. Prior to his medical career, Mark received a PhD in biological chemistry from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge and worked in the fledgling biotechnology industry.