Van Maldergem Syndrome: Unraveling the Genetic Threads of a Rare Disorder
Explore the role of genetic testing in diagnosing Van Maldergem Syndrome, a rare disorder with craniofacial, intellectual, and limb challenges, aiding early intervention.
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
Understanding Ventricular Arrhythmias Due to Cardiac Ryanodine Receptor Calcium Release Deficiency Syndrome
Explore how genetic testing aids in early detection, personalized treatment, and risk assessment for Ventricular Arrhythmias due to CRDS. Enhance patient outcomes.
Verrucous Hemangioma: Unraveling the Genetic Threads of a Rare Skin Condition
Genetic testing enhances verrucous hemangioma diagnosis, leading to accurate identification, personalized treatments, early intervention, and informed family planning.
Visceral Heterotaxy: Unraveling the Genetic Threads of a Complex Condition
Explore the complexities of visceral heterotaxy, its genetic causes, and the crucial role of genetic testing in diagnosis, treatment, and family planning.
Waardenburg Syndrome: Unlocking the Genetic Mysteries Behind This Rare Disorder
Uncover Waardenburg syndrome's genetic roots. Genetic testing aids accurate diagnosis, hearing loss management, and family planning with novel gene insights.
Weaving the Web of Weill-Marchesani Syndrome: Unraveling the Role of Genetic Testing
Explore the role of genetic testing in diagnosing Weill-Marchesani Syndrome. Understand its impact on early detection, personalized treatment, and family planning.
West Syndrome: Unraveling the Genetic Mysteries of Infantile Spasms
Explore West syndrome's genetic roots in infantile spasms. Understand genetic testing's role in treatment, prognosis, and family planning for this rare epilepsy.
Wolfram Syndrome: Unraveling the Genetic Threads for Early Diagnosis and Management
Explore Wolfram syndrome, a genetic disorder, and how genetic testing aids early diagnosis, personalized treatment, and family planning. Improve patient outcomes.