Unraveling the Genetic Mysteries of Concentric Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Discover the power of genetic testing in diagnosing and managing Concentric Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (CHCM). Learn about cardiac MRI, targeted therapies, and personalized…
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 Neutropenia: A Guide to Understanding, Diagnosing, and Utilizing Genetic Testing
Repeated bacterial infections in infancy point to a severe neutrophil shortage. ELANE is the usual cause, and wider gene panels are used when no ELANE change is found.
Decoding the Enigma of Coproporphyria: Genetic Testing Unravels the Mystery
Porphyrins build up when coproporphyrinogen oxidase is deficient, bringing abdominal pain, vomiting and muscle weakness; hereditary coproporphyria is autosomal dominant.
Decreased Testicular Size: Genetic and Other Causes
Male fertility can be affected by smaller testes; research cited links an X-linked RBBP7 variant, skin inflammation and obesity to impaired testicular function.
Cracking the Code: Understanding and Diagnosing Dejerine-Sottas Syndrome Through Genetic Testing
PMP22, MPZ, PRX and EGR2 are genes analyzed when demyelinating motor and sensory neuropathy is suspected, and next-generation sequencing reads them together.
Delayed Walking in Children: Causes and Evaluation
Children who are not walking independently by 18 months may have an underlying cause; medical history, physical examination, imaging and blood tests come first.
Decoding the Mystery: Understanding and Diagnosing Delayed Speech and Language Development
Discover the role of genetic testing in diagnosing delayed speech and language development, and learn how it guides personalized intervention strategies for improved communication.
Demystifying Delta-0-Thalassemia: Decoding the Genetic Puzzle
Missing delta-globin chains define this rare autosomal recessive blood disorder; blood tests suggest it, but DNA analysis separates it from other thalassemias.