Understanding Symphalangism, Proximal, 1B: The Role of Genetic Testing
Explore how genetic testing aids in diagnosing Symphalangism, proximal, 1B. Learn about personalized treatments and family planning benefits for this rare condition.
Brandon Colby, MD
MD · MBA
Physician specializing in genetic analysis and personalized preventive medicine, and author of Outsmart Your Genes.
About Brandon
Brandon Colby is a physician-expert in the fields of genetic analysis and Personalized Preventive Medicine. He holds an MD from the Mount Sinai School of Medicine, an MBA from Stanford University's Graduate School of Business, and a degree in Genetics from the University of Michigan.
Dr. Colby is the author of the book Outsmart Your Genes and has developed numerous technologies that improve the analysis, interpretation, and actionability of genome sequencing data. He is an Affiliate Specialist of the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ACMG), an Associate of the American College of Preventive Medicine (ACPM), and a member of the National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC).
Education
- BA in Genetics with Honors, University of Michigan · 2000
- MD, Mount Sinai School of Medicine · 2004
- MBA, Stanford University Graduate School of Business · 2007
Affiliations & Memberships
- Affiliate Specialist, American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ACMG)
- Associate, American College of Preventive Medicine (ACPM)
- Member, National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC)
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Articles by Brandon
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Explore how genetic testing aids in diagnosing and managing TCR-alpha-beta-positive T-cell deficiency, offering personalized treatments and guiding family planning.
Unlocking the Mysteries of Urofacial Syndrome 2: The Role of Genetic Testing
Explore Urofacial Syndrome 2, its genetic roots, and how genetic testing aids in diagnosis, personalized treatment, and family counseling. Discover research insights.
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Addressing Abdominal Obesity-Metabolic Syndrome 3: The Role of Genetic Testing
Genetic testing revolutionizes abdominal obesity management, predicting risks, tailoring interventions, and empowering patients for better metabolic health outcomes.