Unraveling the Mystery of Childhood-Onset Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome
Discover the importance of diagnosing childhood-onset Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome, the role of genetic testing, and effective management strategies for patients.
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
Testing Abnormal Immunoglobulin Levels: Blood and DNA
IgA, IgD, IgE, IgG and IgM levels shift with age, infection and immune disease; blood tests measure them and DNA testing looks for causative mutations.
Decoding Pediatric Adrenocortical Carcinoma: Understanding, Diagnosing, and Using Genetic Testing
Germline TP53 mutations and phosphodiesterase gene variants feature in pediatric ACC, where abdominal pain, rapid growth or early puberty can be the first signs.
Decoding the Aldosterone-to-Renin Ratio: A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding and Diagnosing Primary Aldosteronism
Discover the role of aldosterone-to-renin ratio in diagnosing primary aldosteronism, the impact of various factors on ARR, and the benefits of genetic testing.
Unlocking the Mysteries of Asthma and Nasal Polyps: A Genetic Testing Perspective
Airway inflammation plus soft growths in the nasal lining bring congestion, wheezing and reduced smell; genetic findings can shape treatment and track response.
AVED: Friedreich-like Ataxia from Vitamin E Deficiency
Mutations in the α-tocopherol transfer protein gene leave vitamin E levels low, producing ataxia that mimics Friedreich's ataxia until testing tells them apart.
Ataxia with Seizures and Hearing Loss: Case Findings
Sialidosis type 1 and neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis with a CLN6 mutation are two disorders behind this symptom cluster, which genetic testing can tell apart.
Demystifying Atrial Standstill 1, Digenic: Genetic Testing for Improved Diagnosis and Management
Electrical activity is absent in the atria, bringing irregular heartbeats and fainting; EMD and LMNA testing identifies the digenic cause and relatives' risk.