Unlocking the Mysteries of Lethal Encephalopathy: Genetic Testing and Diagnosis
Discover the role of genetic testing in diagnosing lethal encephalopathy, a complex neurological disorder. Learn about its types, symptoms, and treatment options.
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
Unlocking the Mysteries of LIG4-Related Disorders: Genetic Testing and Beyond
Discover the role of genetic testing in diagnosing LIG4-Related Disorders, a group of rare genetic conditions affecting the immune system and DNA repair.
Understanding, Diagnosing, and Using Genetic Testing for Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy, Dominant
Discover the role of genetic testing in diagnosing and managing Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy, Dominant (LGMD-D). Learn about diagnostic, carrier, prenatal, and newborn testing.
Understanding and Diagnosing Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy, Recessive
Discover the crucial role of genetic testing in diagnosing Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy, Recessive (LGMDR), and how it helps patients manage this rare muscle disorder.
Decoding Lissencephaly: Understanding, Diagnosing, and Genetic Testing
Discover Lissencephaly, a rare neurological disorder, and learn how genetic testing plays a crucial role in diagnosis, carrier identification, prenatal testing, and treatment…
Decoding the Maze: Understanding Lissencephaly and Subcortical Band Heterotopia
Discover Lissencephaly & Subcortical Band Heterotopia, rare genetic brain disorders, and the crucial role of genetic testing in diagnosis & management.
Understanding and Diagnosing MAPT-Related Spectrum Disorders
Discover the importance of genetic testing in diagnosing and managing MAPT-related spectrum disorders, including frontotemporal dementia and progressive supranuclear palsy.
Unlocking the Mystery of MKS1-Related Disorders: Genetic Testing for Diagnosis and Management
Discover the role of genetic testing in diagnosing & managing rare MKS1-related disorders, including Meckel-Gruber, Joubert, & Bardet-Biedl syndromes.