Decoding the Genetic Mysteries of Cleft Palate with Ankyloglossia
Discover the role of genetic testing in diagnosing and treating cleft palate with ankyloglossia, guiding personalized treatment plans, and aiding in family planning.
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 Mysteries of Congenital Muscular Dystrophy due to Partial LAMA2 Deficiency
Discover the complexities of Congenital Muscular Dystrophy due to partial LAMA2 deficiency and the vital role genetic testing plays in diagnosis, prenatal screening, and advancing…
Decoding Coronary Artery Disease Development in HIV Patients: The Role of Genetic Testing
Discover the role of genetic testing in diagnosing and managing coronary artery disease in HIV patients, enabling personalized treatment plans and early intervention.
Cracking the Code: Understanding and Diagnosing Coronary Artery Disease Through Genetic Testing
Discover the role of genetics in coronary artery disease (CAD) and how genetic testing can help identify risk factors, personalize treatment plans, and improve patient outcomes.
Decoding the Genetic Mysteries of Coronary Artery Disease Susceptibility
Discover the role of genetic testing in detecting coronary artery disease (CAD) susceptibility, enabling personalized prevention strategies and targeted treatments.
Cracking the Code: Understanding Nonsyndromic Unicoronal Craniosynostosis Through Genetic Testing
Discover the benefits of genetic testing for nonsyndromic unicoronal craniosynostosis, its link to SMAD6, TWIST1, and EFNB1 genes, and personalized treatment options.
Unraveling the Mysteries of X-Linked Deafness-5: Understanding, Diagnosing, and Using Genetic Testing
Explore X-linked deafness-5 (DFNX5), its genetic causes, diagnosis, and the importance of genetic testing in managing this rare hearing loss condition.
Decoding the Debrisoquine Dilemma: Understanding and Tackling Poor Drug Metabolism
Discover the importance of understanding debrisoquine metabolism and how genetic testing can help in personalizing medicine, improving prenatal care, and drug development.