Decoding Sensory Axonal Neuropathy: Genetic Testing Unlocks the Mystery
Discover the importance of genetic testing in diagnosing and treating Sensory Axonal Neuropathy. Learn how it identifies mutations, guides personalized treatment, and aids in…
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 Complexities of Severe Global Developmental Delay: Genetic Testing Unlocks Answers
Delays across two or more areas of development have been traced to GNB1 and GABRG1 variants and to chromosomal abnormalities, which shape the therapies offered.
Decoding the Enigma: Understanding, Diagnosing, and Using Genetic Testing for Severe Lactic Acidosis
Lactic acid builds up when mitochondria cannot make energy; LHON, MLASA, BOLA3 and NDUFV1 variants are among the genetic causes sequencing can tell apart.
Autosomal Recessive Spherocytosis Type 3: Diagnosis and PGD
Spherical red cells break apart early and cause hemolytic anemia; a CBC, reticulocyte count and osmotic fragility testing support the type 3 diagnosis.
Why Statins Lower LDL-C Less in Some People
LDL-C does not fall as expected in everyone taking a statin; adherence, drug interactions and genetic variants are weighed, along with ezetimibe and PCSK9 inhibitors.
Decoding Striatal Necrosis, Bilateral, with Dystonia: Understanding and Diagnosing Through Genetic Testing
NDUFAF5, NDUFAF6, Adar and NUBPL changes are linked to this childhood disorder, in which striatal degeneration brings progressive dystonia and cognitive decline.
Unlocking the Mysteries of X-Linked Subcortical Laminar Heterotopia: Genetic Testing and Beyond
Abnormal neuron layers beneath the cortex cause seizures and developmental delay; MRI and DCX gene analysis confirm X-SCLH, an X-linked dominant disorder.
Unlocking the Mystery: Understanding, Diagnosing, and Using Genetic Testing for Susceptibility to Severe Cutaneous Adverse Reactions
Drug-triggered reactions such as SJS, TEN and DRESS have been tied to HLA-B*15:02, HLA-A*31:01 and CYP2C9, so genotyping can steer prescribing away from risky medicines.