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Maki S Koyama¹, Adriana Di Martino², Francisco X Castellanos³

¹1Child Mind Institute,New York,New York.

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|February 19, 2016

Summary

Longitudinal brain imaging in psychiatry can identify predictive markers for risk and prognosis, enabling personalized medicine. Strategic studies of at-risk brains offer potential for early intervention and prevention in mental health.

Keywords:

Brain development Longitudinal examination Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)Population and time window Prediction Stratified psychiatry

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Area of Science:

Neuroscience
Psychiatry
Medical Imaging

Background:

Clinical neuroscience increasingly uses brain imaging to understand psychiatric symptoms and identify diagnostic neurobiological markers.
Advancements in diffusion imaging and resting-state fMRI enable longitudinal mapping of brain development.
This shift supports identifying predictive markers for risk and prognosis, crucial for personalized psychiatry.

Purpose of the Study:

To review high-yield populations for longitudinal magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) studies in psychiatry.
To explore the readiness of the field for longitudinal neurodevelopmental MRI research.
To illustrate optimal populations and time windows for generating meaningful data on risk and prognosis.

Main Methods:

Selective review of populations based on epidemiologic risk data and initial MRI findings.
Discussion organized around practical considerations, field readiness, and high-yield examples.
Emphasis on developmentally informed longitudinal designs for biomarker identification.

Main Results:

Identified practical considerations for establishing temporal precedence in psychiatric imaging research.
Assessed the field's readiness for longitudinal neurodevelopmental MRI studies.
Provided examples of high-yield populations and time windows for rapid data generation.

Conclusions:

Longitudinal brain imaging of at-risk individuals can identify biomarkers predictive of risk and prognosis.
Time-appropriate, developmentally informed longitudinal designs are key.
Strategic longitudinal studies hold potential for advancing early intervention and prevention in psychiatry.