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

Unlocking the Secrets of Hair Morphology 1: Hair Thickness and Genetic Testing

Discover the genetic basis of hair thickness, how genetic testing can diagnose hair morphology 1, and its benefits for personalized hair care and research.

Decoding the Hexosaminidase B Puzzle: Understanding and Diagnosing Sandhoff Disease

Discover Sandhoff Disease, its symptoms, diagnosis methods, and the role of genetic testing in detecting HEXB gene mutations for better management and treatment.

Hirschsprung disease-intellectual disability syndrome, late infantile

Decoding the Mysteries of Hirschsprung Disease-Intellectual Disability Syndrome: A Guide to Understanding, Diagnosing, and Genetic Testing

Discover the role of genetic testing in diagnosing Hirschsprung Disease-Intellectual Disability Syndrome, guiding personalized treatment plans, and family planning options.

Understanding, Diagnosing, and Using Genetic Testing for Hyperphenylalaninemia, BH4-Deficient, A, Due to Partial PTS Deficiency

Discover the role of genetic testing in diagnosing and managing BH4-Deficient Hyperphenylalaninemia A, a rare metabolic disorder, and its impact on treatment and family planning.

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