1 Wellcome Bioimaging Landscape Review Survey analysis

support for such development), better reporting/sharing of methods (n = 3) Lack of consistent and Sample preparation challenges reliable sample State of the art equipment and facilities to allow preparation (n = 3) better sample preparation (n = 2) More training (n = 3) Training in data acquisition and analysis methods Lack of training (n = 1) (n = 3) Challenges of scaling up of techniques Need fo. [...] experienced imaging scientists) Dedicated career path for imaging facility staff (n = 12) Lack of permanent positions and career paths/funding for Recognition and Promotion for Imaging staff/recognition (n = 14) Scientists (n = 8) Competitive salaries (n = 3) Lack of available experts (in imaging analysis) / lack of Grants for centres of excellence (n = 4) retention of expertise (n = 10) Collabora. [...] PET, SPECT, MRI) (n = 1) maintenance (n = 7) Lack of access to training Funding for capacity development (n = 3) High cost of bioimaging (n = 1) equipment/infrastructure Lack of opportunities for Funding for researchers to access infrastructure (n researchers (n = 1) = 2) Lack of awareness and Funding for buying and maintaining entry-level institutional support to imaging equipment (n = 1) 25 adva. [...] small projects, training Lack of opportunities (n = courses, etc) (n = 2) 15) Lack of career pathways for technical Communicate the importance of bioimaging staff and data scientists working in technologies to students and wider audiences, bioimaging graduate programmes for career in bioimaging (n = 3) Support for workshops and conferences to improve professional qualifications (n = 3) Authorship. [...] Table 8 Top three ‘other’ barriers limiting the field of bioimaging for Low- and middle-income countries Barrier Key issues Solutions Funding regional bioimaging facilities (n = 1) Lack of opportunities for Lack of funding for bioimaging research and lack of funding technology, methodology and tool for development of new Funding for training staff and developing development methods and tools (n =.