Decoding the Mystery of Hypohidrotic Ectodermal Dysplasia, Dominant
Discover Hypohidrotic Ectodermal Dysplasia, Dominant (HED) - a rare genetic disorder affecting skin, hair, and teeth. Learn about diagnosis, genetic testing, and its benefits.
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 Hypohidrotic Ectodermal Dysplasia, Recessive
Discover Hypohidrotic Ectodermal Dysplasia, Recessive (HEDR), its symptoms, diagnosis, and the crucial role of genetic testing in carrier identification and treatment.
Understanding, Diagnosing, and Using Genetic Testing for Hypophosphatemic Rickets, Dominant
Discover the benefits of genetic testing for Hypophosphatemic Rickets, Dominant – a rare disorder affecting bone development. Learn about diagnosis, treatment, and family planning…
Cracking the Code: Understanding and Diagnosing Hypophosphatemic Rickets, Recessive
Discover the importance of genetic testing in diagnosing Hypophosphatemic Rickets, Recessive, a rare bone disorder, and how it aids in effective management.
Understanding Inherited Erythromelalgia: Diagnosis and Genetic Testing
Discover the role of genetic testing in diagnosing Inherited Erythromelalgia (IEM), a rare disorder causing pain & swelling in extremities. Learn management tips.
Unlocking the Mystery: Understanding, Diagnosing, and Using Genetic Testing for Dominant Intellectual Disability
Discover the role of genetic testing in diagnosing and managing Dominant Intellectual Disability (IDD), guiding treatment, family planning, and prenatal testing.
Decoding the Mystery: Understanding and Diagnosing Recessive Intellectual Disability
Discover the importance of genetic testing in diagnosing and managing recessive intellectual disability, guiding treatment, and assisting in family planning decisions.
Understanding, Diagnosing, and Using Genetic Testing for Isolated GnRH Deficiency
Discover the role of genetic testing in diagnosing Isolated GnRH Deficiency, a rare disorder affecting the reproductive system, and explore personalized treatment options.