Understanding, Diagnosing, and Using Genetic Testing for Basan Syndrome
People with this autosomal dominant disorder are born without fingerprints and may also have reduced sweating and dental anomalies, traced to mutations in SMARCAD1.
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
Understanding Beare-Stevenson Cutis Gyrata Syndrome: Diagnosis and Genetic Testing
Deep skin furrows on the scalp, craniosynostosis and midface hypoplasia mark this congenital disorder, which FGFR2 testing confirms and prenatal sampling can check for.
Understanding and Diagnosing Behçet Disease: The Role of Genetic Testing
Recurrent oral and genital ulcers, uveitis and skin lesions underpin the ICBD criteria, while testing for the HLA-B51 allele can add weight in atypical or familial cases.
Understanding, Diagnosing, and Using Genetic Testing for Blepharophimosis, Ptosis, and Epicanthus Inversus Syndrome
Explore Blepharophimosis, Ptosis, and Epicanthus Inversus Syndrome (BPES). Learn how genetic testing aids in diagnosis, treatment, and family planning. Find out more.
Understanding, Diagnosing, and Using Genetic Testing for Blue Rubber Bleb Nevus Syndrome
Explore Blue Rubber Bleb Nevus Syndrome symptoms, diagnosis, and the impact of genetic testing on managing this rare vascular disorder. Find out more today.
Understanding, Diagnosing, and Using Genetic Testing for Boomerang Dysplasia
Boomerang dysplasia, a rare skeletal disorder, can be diagnosed through prenatal imaging and genetic testing for accurate insights and effective family planning.
Understanding and Diagnosing Brachydactyly-Arterial Hypertension Syndrome: The Role of Genetic Testing
Short fingers and toes paired with high blood pressure define BDAH, an autosomal dominant condition linked to phox2b and confirmed through gene testing.
Understanding Brachydactyly-Preaxial Hallux Varus Syndrome: Diagnosis and Genetic Testing
Inward deviation of the big toe alongside shortened digits points to BPHVS, which is assessed with clinical examination, X-rays, family history and DNA testing.