Imaging in biomedical research Obtaining Patient and Public Perspectives (infocus #83 September 2026)

As scientists we are fully aware of how important microscopy and other imaging methods are for carrying out biomedical research, and in its translation to clinical benefit for patients.

DOI: 10.22443/rms.inf.1.328

However, to the lay person, these techniques are often obscured. They happen in dark corners of research labs, are hidden behind complicated and confusing jargon, or seem irrelevant to their understanding of disease, diagnosis and treatments.

Public and patient involvement and engagement (PPIE) is a cornerstone of modern health and care research, ensuring that the work being done reflects the needs, priorities and lived experiences of the people it ultimately aims to benefit.