Understanding, Diagnosing, and Using Genetic Testing for Nephritis
Inflammation of the kidneys can show as swelling, high blood pressure and blood or protein in the urine; NPHS1 and NPHS2 variants are among the causes testing can find.
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 Nephrocalcinosis: Diagnosis and the Role of Genetic Testing
Calcium phosphate or oxalate crystals settle in kidney tissue, in medullary or cortical form; ultrasound, CT and gene testing help trace the metabolic cause.
Nephrolithiasis/Osteoporosis, Hypophosphatemic: PHEX Gene
Low blood phosphate weakens bone and drives stone formation in this X-linked disorder; PHEX testing confirms it and shapes treatment and genetic counseling.
Understanding, Diagnosing, and Using Genetic Testing for Neuroblastoma
Arising from immature nerve cells, this childhood cancer is assessed with imaging, biopsy and bone marrow tests, while ALK and MYCN findings shape risk and treatment.
Understanding, Diagnosing, and Using Genetic Testing for Neurocirculatory Asthenia
Explore neurocirculatory asthenia, its symptoms, and how genetic testing can help diagnose, personalize treatment, and prevent the condition for better quality of life.
Distal Hereditary Motor Neuronopathy: Genes Behind dHMN
Peripheral motor neurons degenerate, weakening the hands and feet from childhood; EMG, nerve conduction studies and HSPB1, HSPB8 or GARS testing confirm dHMN.
Understanding, Diagnosing, and Using Genetic Testing for Neutropenia
A shortage of neutrophils leaves the body open to bacterial and fungal infection; ANC severity ranges, complete blood count testing and hereditary forms are set out.
Understanding Non-Syndromic Intellectual Disability: Diagnosis and the Role of Genetic Testing
Limits in intellectual functioning and adaptive behavior appear without physical features, and evaluation pairs tests such as the WISC with exome sequencing.