Unlocking the Mysteries of MYOC-Related Disorders
Discover the importance of understanding MYOC-related eye disorders and how genetic testing aids in early detection, personalized treatment, and family risk assessment.
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
Decoding Myofibrillar Myopathy: Understanding, Diagnosing, and Genetic Testing
Discover the importance of understanding, diagnosing, and genetic testing for Myofibrillar Myopathy, Dominant (MFM-D), a rare muscle disorder, and its impact on family planning.
Understanding Nemaline Myopathy, Dominant
Discover the importance of diagnosing Nemaline Myopathy (NM-D) through clinical examination, muscle biopsy, and genetic testing. Learn how genetic testing aids in treatment,…
Understanding, Diagnosing, and Using Genetic Testing for Nemaline Myopathy, Recessive
Discover the role of genetic testing in diagnosing and managing Nemaline Myopathy, a rare muscle disorder. Learn about carrier testing, prenatal screening, and treatment options.
Understanding, Diagnosing, and Using Genetic Testing for Neuroblastoma Susceptibility
Discover the role of genetic testing in identifying neuroblastoma susceptibility, early detection, and targeted therapies. Learn about ALK & PHOX2B gene mutations.
Understanding Neuronal Ceroid-Lipofuscinosis, Recessive
Discover the role of genetic testing in diagnosing and managing Neuronal Ceroid-Lipofuscinosis, a rare neurodegenerative disorder. Learn about treatment options and supportive…
Decoding NODAL-Related Disorders: A Guide to Genetic Testing
Discover the role of genetic testing in diagnosing and managing NODAL-related disorders, including targeted mutation analysis, whole exome sequencing, and whole genome sequencing.…
Unlocking the Silence: Understanding Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss, Dominant
Discover how Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss, Dominant (NSHL-D) impacts lives and how genetic testing plays a crucial role in diagnosis, prognosis, and family planning.