Understanding, Diagnosing, and Using Genetic Testing for Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: Uncover its genetic basis, diagnosis methods, and the pivotal role of genetic testing in management and family risk assessment.
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, Diagnosing, and Using Genetic Testing for Infantile Cortical Hyperostosis
Explore how genetic testing aids in diagnosing Infantile Cortical Hyperostosis (Caffey Disease), identifying COL1A1 gene mutations, and guiding family planning and research.
Understanding, Diagnosing, and Genetic Testing for Inherited Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease
Explore inherited Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (iCJD), its symptoms, diagnosis through clinical evaluation, neuroimaging, and genetic testing to manage this rare prion disorder.
Understanding, Diagnosing, and Genetic Testing for Isolated Cleft Palate
Explore isolated cleft palate, its diagnosis, and how genetic testing identifies mutations, assesses recurrence risk, and guides personalized treatment plans.
Understanding, Diagnosing, and Using Genetic Testing for Isolated Congenital Digital Clubbing
Isolated Congenital Digital Clubbing (ICDC) is a rare genetic disorder that manifests as an abnormal enlargement of the distal phalanges (fingertips and toes).
Understanding, Diagnosing, and Genetic Testing for Isolated Cryptophthalmia
How genetic testing aids in diagnosing isolated cryptophthalmia, a rare congenital eyelid disorder. Learn about genetic mutations, clinical exams, and personalized treatment plans.
Understanding Jackson-Weiss Syndrome: Diagnosis and Genetic Testing
Jackson-Weiss Syndrome, a rare genetic disorder, is diagnosed through clinical evaluation, imaging, and genetic testing. Learn about its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
Understanding, Diagnosing, and Using Genetic Testing for Keratosis Follicularis
Understand Keratosis Follicularis: its symptoms, diagnosis, and how genetic testing identifies ATP2A2 mutations, aiding in personalized treatment and family planning.