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© 2026 The Author(s). Journal of Microscopy published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd on behalf of Royal Microscopical Society. Effective management of imaging data is critical to ensuring reproducibility, accessibility, and long-term value of image-based biological research. However, good data management remains a major challenge across imaging facilities, with lack of standardised practices and limited training opportunities. Additionally, there is a need to upskill Research Technical Professionals (RTPs) in areas such as image data stewardship, as well as opening new career pathways. Here, we report on an approach to identify and design a training curriculum for imaging data stewardship in the UK bioimaging community. An initial survey captured current practices, challenges, and training requirements. These findings were presented at a community event, where structured feedback activities further identified pain points across the imaging data life cycle, and prioritised training needs. These consultations resulted in a three-module training framework covering data management and metadata, data storage and sharing, and public repository submission. The iterative approach provided technical guidance for curriculum design and community input on delivery models, target audiences, and incentives for engagement. This work highlights the need for training resources that address critical skill gaps, increase RTP visibility and recognition, and improve the quality of image data management.
Author(s): Velasquez SM, Fletcher G, Burel J-M, Parsons M, Swedlow J, Hartley M, Bagia S, Beckett A, Crichton JH, Cross SJ, Foulkes DM, Grimshaw J, Held M, Ho K, Jones M, Lee M, Marcello M, Marcotti S, Markus R, McConnell G, Thomas SG, West SJ, Wheeler A, Kupcu Yoldas A
Publication type: Article
Publication status: Published
Journal: Journal of Microscopy
Year: 2026
Pages: Epub ahead of print
Online publication date: 24/03/2026
Acceptance date: 09/03/2026
Date deposited: 15/04/2026
ISSN (print): 0022-2720
ISSN (electronic): 1365-2818
Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Inc.
URL: https://doi.org/10.1111/jmi.70078
DOI: 10.1111/jmi.70078
Data Access Statement: The data that support the findings of this study are openly available in Zenodo at https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.16873138 and https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.16874698
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