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

Rippling muscle disease 2, autosomal recessive

Demystifying Autosomal Recessive Rippling Muscle Disease 2: Genetic Testing and Its Benefits

Discover Autosomal Recessive Rippling Muscle Disease 2 (RMD2), its diagnosis, and the importance of genetic testing in managing this rare genetic disorder.

Demystifying Schwannomatosis 1: Genetic Testing and Its Significance

Discover the role of genetic testing in diagnosing and managing Schwannomatosis 1, a rare genetic disorder. Learn about somatic mutations, treatment options, and family risk…

Unraveling the Mystery of Mild Septooptic Dysplasia: Genetic Testing for Diagnosis and Management

Discover the benefits of genetic testing for diagnosing and managing mild Septooptic Dysplasia, a rare congenital disorder. Learn about gene mutations, treatment, and family…

Decoding the Mystery of Severe Sensorineural Hearing Impairment: A Comprehensive Guide

Discover the role of genetic testing in diagnosing severe sensorineural hearing impairment, its benefits in treatment guidance, and family planning for affected individuals.

Decoding the Mysteries of Short-Rib Thoracic Dysplasia 10 with Polydactyly: Understanding, Diagnosis, and Genetic Testing

Discover the importance of genetic testing for diagnosing Short-Rib Thoracic Dysplasia 10 with Polydactyly (SRTD10), its genetic causes, and benefits in prenatal diagnosis and…

Short-rib thoracic dysplasia 10 without polydactyly