Abnormal Anterior Eye Segment Morphology: PAX6
Congenital defects of the cornea, iris and lens can threaten sight; slit-lamp examination, gonioscopy and AS-OCT assess them, and PAX6 may be involved.
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)
Articles by Brandon Colby, MD are reviewed for accuracy by Sequencing's medical and scientific team. This page is for informational purposes and does not constitute medical advice.
Articles by Brandon
Unlocking the Mysteries of Abnormal Aortic Valve Physiology: Genetic Testing and Beyond
Reduced EGFR activity and the CELSR1 gene have been tied to calcific aortic stenosis and bicuspid aortic valve disease in recent genetic research.
Unlocking the Mystery of Abnormal Bone Structure: A Comprehensive Guide
Discover the benefits of genetic testing for diagnosing and treating abnormal bone structure, including Down syndrome, Proteus syndrome, and type 2 diabetes. Learn how early…
Decoding Abnormal Cardiac Atrium Morphology: Understanding, Diagnosing, and Harnessing the Power of Genetic Testing
Structural irregularities in the heart's upper chambers can bring arrhythmias, heart failure and clots, and are imaged with echocardiography, MRI and CT.
Unlocking the Mystery of Abnormal Central Motor Function: Genetic Testing and Beyond
Muscle weakness, spasticity, involuntary movements and poor coordination follow damage to the brain's motor pathways, assessed by MRI, EMG and NCS.
Unlocking the Mysteries of Abnormal Cerebellar Vermis Morphology
Discover the role of genetic testing in diagnosing abnormal cerebellar vermis morphology, a complex neurological condition, and how it guides personalized treatment for improved…
Unraveling the Mysteries of Abnormal Cerebral Morphology: Genetic Testing and Beyond
MRI and CT scans show changes in brain size, shape or organisation, while variants in NIT1, CREBBP and MECP2 point to what is driving them.
Abnormal Circulating Carbohydrate Concentration Tests
Carbohydrates supply energy in plants and animals, and abnormally high or low circulating levels are linked to poor growth and other health problems.