Decoding the Knops Blood Group System: Understanding, Diagnosing, and Genetic Testing
Discover the Knops Blood Group System, its role in disease susceptibility, and how genetic testing aids in diagnosing conditions for personalized medicine.
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 Mystery of Lower Limb Spasticity: Genetic Testing for Diagnosis and Management
Stiffness, spasms and weakness in the legs can have genetic causes; research covers IFIH1, ABHD16A, PNPLA6, HACE1, GLRX5 and ELP2 variants linked to spasticity.
Macroscopic Hematuria: Causes and COL4A3 Testing
Visible blood in the urine in under-20s often follows poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis or infection, but collagen type IV variants and Alport syndrome are covered.
Decoding the Mystery of Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type II: Genetic Testing and Beyond
Discover the role of genetic testing in diagnosing and managing Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type II, a rare eye disorder. Learn about its genetic causes, treatment options, and…
Unlocking the Mysteries of Macular Dystrophy: Diagnosis and Genetic Testing
Blurred vision and reduced color perception mark this group of inherited macular disorders; genes such as CFAP410 and IMPG2 help confirm which type is present.
Decoding Microspherophakia: Genetic Testing Unravels the Mystery
A smaller, more spherical lens brings nearsightedness, astigmatism and lens dislocation; ADAMTSL2 and LTBP-2 findings help distinguish related acromelic dysplasias.
Decoding the Mystery of Mitochondrial Hepatopathy: Genetic Testing and Beyond
Two phenotypes are described, rapidly progressive acute liver failure and a slower chronic course leading to cirrhosis, with TRMU and Lrpprc among the genes involved.
Decoding the Mystery of Mitochondrial Inheritance: Understanding, Diagnosing, and Using Genetic Testing
Discover the complexities of mitochondrial inheritance disorders, the importance of genetic testing for accurate diagnosis, and its role in treatment and family planning.