MD · MBA
Physician specializing in genetic analysis and personalized preventive medicine, and author of Outsmart Your Genes.
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).
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Discover the role of genetic testing in diagnosing and managing Nephronophthisis 8, a rare kidney disease, and learn how it guides treatment and family planning.
Explore HSAN Type IA, a rare genetic disorder affecting the peripheral nervous system. Learn about diagnosis, genetic testing, carrier testing, and prenatal options.
Discover the role of genetic testing in diagnosing autosomal recessive nonsyndromic hearing loss (ARNSHL), carrier testing, prenatal screening, and future treatment options.
Discover the role of genetic testing in diagnosing ocular albinism with congenital sensorineural hearing loss, guiding treatment, and aiding family planning.
Discover the benefits of genetic testing for Ornithine Decarboxylase 1 (ODC1) polymorphism in diagnosing diseases, personalizing treatment plans, and improving patient outcomes.
Discover the role of genetic testing in diagnosing Osteogenesis Imperfecta Type 2, identifying mutations, prenatal diagnosis, and potential personalized treatments.
Discover Parkes Weber Syndrome, a rare genetic disorder, and learn how genetic testing for RASA1 mutations aids in accurate diagnosis, prognosis, and family planning.
Discover the role of genetic testing in diagnosing and managing early-onset Parkinson's disease, focusing on the PINK1/DJ1 connection and personalized treatment plans.