Decoding the Genetics of Cerebral Infarction Susceptibility
Discover the role of genetic testing in identifying cerebral infarction susceptibility, enabling early detection, personalized treatment, and family screening for stroke…
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 Enigma of Protracted Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis
Discover the importance of genetic testing in diagnosing Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis, a rare neurological disorder, and its role in advancing research & treatment.
Unlocking the Mysteries of Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease Type 1A: A Guide to Understanding, Diagnosing, and Genetic Testing
Discover the complexities of Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease Type 1A, its diagnosis, and the crucial role of genetic testing for confirmation, carrier detection, and prenatal analysis.
Unlocking the Mysteries of Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease Type 1A with Focally Folded Myelin Sheaths
Discover the importance of genetic testing in diagnosing Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 1A with focally folded myelin sheaths, enabling accurate prognosis and personalized…
Unlocking the Mystery of Adult-Onset Chediak-Higashi Syndrome: A Comprehensive Guide to Genetic Testing
Discover the importance of genetic testing in diagnosing & managing adult-onset Chediak-Higashi syndrome, with insights on cDNA sequencing, gene mapping, and case studies.
Unlocking the Mysteries of Chediak-Higashi Syndrome: A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding, Diagnosing, and Genetic Testing
Explore Chediak-Higashi Syndrome, its diagnosis, and the role of genetic testing in managing this rare genetic disorder affecting immune and nervous systems.
Decoding Chondrocalcinosis 2: Understanding, Diagnosing, and Using Genetic Testing for this Sporadic Disorder
Discover Chondrocalcinosis 2, its potential genetic factors, and how genetic testing can aid in diagnosis, treatment, and family planning for this sporadic disorder.
Decoding Citrullinemia: Understanding, Diagnosing, and Utilizing Genetic Testing
Discover the importance of genetic testing in diagnosing citrullinemia, a rare genetic disorder, and its role in personalized treatment, carrier testing, and prenatal screening.