Unraveling the Mysteries of Hemophilia A: Genetic Testing for FVIII Deficiency
Discover the importance of genetic testing in diagnosing Hemophilia A, guiding treatment decisions, and optimizing anesthetic management for improved patient care.
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 the Mystery: Understanding Hereditary Neuralgic Amyotrophy (HNA)
Discover Hereditary Neuralgic Amyotrophy (HNA), its diagnosis, and the importance of genetic testing in managing this rare genetic disorder affecting peripheral nerves.
Understanding the Intricacies of Hereditary Sideroblastic Anemia with Myopathy and Lactic Acidosis
Discover the role of genetic testing in diagnosing and managing Hereditary Sideroblastic Anemia with Myopathy and Lactic Acidosis, a rare genetic disorder.
Unlocking the Mystery: Understanding and Diagnosing Inclusion Body Myopathy, Dominant
Discover the importance of genetic testing in diagnosing Inclusion Body Myopathy, Dominant (IBMPFD), understanding its symptoms, and guiding family planning decisions.
Understanding, Diagnosing, and Using Genetic Testing for Inclusion Body Myopathy, Recessive
Discover Inclusion Body Myopathy, Recessive, a rare genetic disorder affecting muscles. Learn about its diagnosis, genetic testing, and management for better health outcomes.
Unraveling the Mystery of Infant Onset Multiple Organ Failure: A Closer Look at Genetic Testing
Discover the role of genetic testing in diagnosing Infant Onset Multiple Organ Failure (IMOF), guiding targeted treatments, and supporting family planning decisions.
Unlocking the Mysteries of Infantile Epilepsy: A Guide to Genetic Testing
Discover the benefits of genetic testing in diagnosing infantile epilepsy, guiding personalized treatment plans, improving prognosis, and aiding family planning decisions.
Decoding Intellectual Deficiency: The Power of Genetic Testing
Explore the role of genetic testing in diagnosing intellectual deficiency, understanding its genetic basis, and informing personalized treatment plans for improved outcomes.