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Causal inference on neuroimaging data with Mendelian randomisation.

Bernd Taschler¹, Stephen M Smith¹, Thomas E Nichols²

¹Wellcome Centre for Integrative Neuroimaging, FMRIB, Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK.

|June 17, 2022

Summary

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Mendelian randomization (MR) offers causal inference for neuroimaging studies using genetic data. This method helps understand complex relationships between traits, biomarkers, and brain health, with rigorous sensitivity analyses enhancing result reliability.

Keywords:

Causal inference Imaging derived phenotypes Mendelian randomisation

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Area of Science:

Neuroimaging
Genetics
Causal Inference

Background:

Population-scale neuroimaging studies can identify subtle risk factors but are susceptible to confounding.
Causal modeling is needed to move beyond associations and understand complex relationships in brain health.

Purpose of the Study:

Introduce Mendelian randomization (MR) for causal inference in neuroimaging research.
Provide accessible examples using UK Biobank imaging data.
Detail methods for reliable causal effect estimation.

Main Methods:

Overview of Mendelian randomization (MR) principles and assumptions.
Application of MR to imaging-derived phenotypes.
Exploration of scenarios violating MR assumptions and sensitivity analyses.

Main Results:

Demonstration of MR's utility in neuroimaging research.
Identification of potential biases when MR assumptions are violated.
Emphasis on rigorous sensitivity analyses for reliable findings.

Conclusions:

MR provides a robust framework for causal inference in neuroimaging.
Understanding and addressing assumption violations is crucial for accurate results.
Sensitivity analyses are essential for validating MR findings in brain health research.