Understanding, Diagnosing, and Using Genetic Testing for Paraganglioma
Tumors arising from paraganglia can cause high blood pressure, palpitations, sweating and headaches; SDHB, SDHD and SDHC testing supports diagnosis and family screening.
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)
Articles by Brandon Colby, MD are reviewed for accuracy by Sequencing's medical and scientific team. This page is for informational purposes and does not constitute medical advice.
Articles by Brandon
Understanding, Diagnosing, and Using Genetic Testing for Periampullary Adenoma
Benign tumors near the ampulla of Vater can turn malignant, so endoscopic ultrasound, MRI and ERCP are used to find them, and APC mutations mark higher risk.
Understanding, Diagnosing, and Using Genetic Testing for Pericementitis
Discover how genetic testing enhances the diagnosis and treatment of pericementitis, a dental inflammation condition, leading to personalized and effective care.
Understanding, Diagnosing, and Using Genetic Testing for Pervasive Developmental Disorder
Delays in socializing, communicating and using imagination appear by age three; assessment pairs developmental screening with specialist evaluation and DNA testing.
Understanding, Diagnosing, and Using Genetic Testing for Polymicrogyria
Too many small, irregular folds form on the brain's surface before birth in polymicrogyria. MRI is the main diagnostic scan, and WES or WGS can find mutations.
Understanding, Diagnosing, and Using Genetic Testing for Premature Ovarian Insufficiency
Raised FSH with low estradiol is the laboratory pattern behind this diagnosis; medical history, pelvic ultrasound, FMR1 testing and hormone therapy are explained.
Understanding, Diagnosing, and Using Genetic Testing for Primary Aldosteronism
Excess aldosterone raises blood pressure and shifts sodium and potassium; the aldosterone-renin ratio, adrenal vein sampling and familial hyperaldosteronism are covered.
Understanding, Diagnosing, and Using Genetic Testing for Primary Congenital Glaucoma
Raised intraocular pressure in the first year of life can cloud the cornea and harm the optic nerve; PCG eye exams and CYP1B1, LTBP2 and TEK testing are covered.