Decoding Papillary Renal Cell Carcinoma: Understanding, Diagnosing, and Genetic Testing
Discover the importance of understanding Papillary Renal Cell Carcinoma, its diagnosis, and how genetic testing plays a crucial role in treatment and management.
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 Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma
Papillary thyroid carcinoma: symptoms, diagnosis, and the critical role of genetic testing. Learn about BRAF, RAS mutations, personalized treatment, and family risk.
Understanding, Diagnosing, and Using Genetic Testing for Paraganglioma
Paraganglioma is a rare tumor linked to genetic mutations. Genetic testing aids in diagnosis, treatment decisions, and family risk assessment. Learn more now.
Understanding, Diagnosing, and Using Genetic Testing for Periampullary Adenoma
Explore the role of genetic testing in diagnosing periampullary adenoma, identifying genetic predispositions, guiding treatments, and implementing preventive measures.
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
Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) is a term used to describe a group of conditions that involve delays in the development of many basic skills, most…
Understanding, Diagnosing, and Using Genetic Testing for Polymicrogyria
Polymicrogyria is a rare neurological disorder characterized by an abnormal development of the brain before birth.
Understanding, Diagnosing, and Using Genetic Testing for Premature Ovarian Insufficiency
Premature Ovarian Insufficiency: Diagnose POI with genetic testing. Learn how mutations affect infertility, and personalize treatment plans for better health outcomes.