Decoding Resting Heart Rate: Genetic Testing for Better Understanding and Diagnosis
Discover the role of genetic testing in understanding resting heart rate disorders, diagnosing cardiovascular diseases, and developing personalized treatment plans.
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 Autosomal Recessive Clumped Pigment Type Retinal Degeneration
Discover the role of genetic testing in diagnosing retinal degeneration, autosomal recessive, clumped pigment type, and explore potential gene therapy and treatment options.
Unlocking the Mysteries of Retinitis Pigmentosa 4: Understanding, Diagnosing, and Using Genetic Testing
Discover the role of genetic testing in diagnosing Retinitis Pigmentosa 4, understanding its genetic associations, and guiding treatment for this inherited eye disorder.
Decoding the Darkness: Understanding Retinitis Pigmentosa 61
Discover the role of genetic testing in diagnosing Retinitis Pigmentosa 61, its inheritance patterns, and the importance of genetic counseling for patients.
Shedding Light on Retinitis Punctata Albescens: Understanding, Diagnosing, and Using Genetic Testing
Discover the role of genetic testing in diagnosing Retinitis Punctata Albescens, differentiating it from similar disorders, and assessing couple risk. Learn more!
Decoding the Enigma of Rheumatoid Arthritis: Progression, Diagnosis, and Genetic Testing
Discover the role of genetic testing in diagnosing and managing Rheumatoid Arthritis. Learn about disease progression, personalized treatment, and future research.
Demystifying Sacral Defect with Anterior Meningocele: Diagnosis and Genetic Testing
Discover the role of genetic testing in diagnosing and managing Sacral Defect with Anterior Meningocele (SDAM), a rare spinal disorder causing urinary & gastrointestinal symptoms.
Unlocking the Mysteries of Scapuloperoneal Weakness: A Comprehensive Guide to Genetic Testing
Discover the role of genetic testing in diagnosing Scapuloperoneal Weakness, a rare genetic disorder, and how it aids in personalized treatment plans.