
{"id":36298,"date":"2025-05-29T10:30:32","date_gmt":"2025-05-29T05:00:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/insights\/?p=36298"},"modified":"2025-09-09T12:30:57","modified_gmt":"2025-09-09T07:00:57","slug":"this-couldve-been-an-infographic-role-of-visuals-in-communicating-biomedical-research","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.editage.com\/insights\/this-couldve-been-an-infographic-role-of-visuals-in-communicating-biomedical-research","title":{"rendered":"This could\u2019ve been an infographic: Role of visuals in communicating biomedical research"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cType 2 diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by insulin resistance, relative insulin deficiency, and hyperglycemia resulting from impaired glucose uptake in peripheral tissues and dysregulated hepatic glucose production.\u201d<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> For those in the biomedical field, that sentence probably makes perfect sense. But step outside the inner circle, even just into a different corner of biomedicine, and it might lose people. That\u2019s the challenge: valuable science too often stays locked behind dense or technical language. If we want important research to reach the right audience and actually resonate, we need more than just strong data; we need clearer communication. And that\u2019s where visuals come in.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>The rise of visual communication in biomedicine<\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Scientists haven\u2019t always been trained as storytellers, but that\u2019s changing. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/2227-7102\/14\/3\/296\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Visual communication<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, whether it is through graphical abstracts, infographics, visual summaries, and even videos, is becoming an essential tool in researchers\u2019 arsenal. So, what\u2019s the reason for this shift? Visuals cut through noise, cater to how our brains process information, and they are also conducive to how information is communicated in the digital age. In an era of X (formerly Twitter) feeds and Instagram stories, audiences (yes, even medical professionals) expect content that is quick to digest and visually engaging.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Beyond just grabbing eyeballs, visuals play a crucial role in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/mindthegraph.com\/blog\/research-infographic\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">enhancing comprehension<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. They serve as cognitive shortcuts, leveraging the human brain\u2019s remarkable ability to process images faster than words. In fact, there\u2019s a growing consensus that visual information isn\u2019t just processed faster, it\u2019s also retained better. But does this translate into practice? Yes. Doctors report that <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC10294083\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">using visual aids during consultations<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> helps improve patient understanding of complex information, especially around anatomy and treatment decisions. By making complex science easier to understand, visuals have the potential to generate interest and engagement with your work. Let\u2019s look at some of the benefits of using visuals in your research communication strategies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">1. Boosting visibility and engagement:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> One of the most immediate benefits of using visuals in research communication is <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC9200102\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">increased visibility<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. Graphical abstracts especially have gained popularity over time. Journals from <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">BMJ <\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">to <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">JAMA <\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">are now adopting visual abstracts as standard. Moreover, by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.elsevier.com\/researcher\/author\/tools-and-resources\/graphical-abstract\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">displaying graphical abstracts<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> alongside titles in search results or content lists, journals can make the associated articles stand out.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A great example of the impact of such visuals comes from a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.seminarsinnephrology.org\/article\/S0270-9295(20)30049-8\/fulltext\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">study<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> where researchers assessed how graphical abstracts performed on Twitter (now known as X). They found that tweets with graphical abstracts received nearly eight times more impressions and retweets, and three times more link clicks to the full article, than those with just the title. That\u2019s significant, especially when you\u2019re trying to get your work into the hands of clinicians, collaborators, or funders.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>2. <\/strong><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Enhancing accessibility and inclusivity: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Often research papers can unintentionally exclude certain readers or audiences. Think about it: it\u2019s not just the general public, sometimes even professionals in related fields may be left out of the conversation. This is because not everyone reading a research article or coming across an abstract will be familiar with the language, and not all stakeholders share the same expertise or scientific background. In such instances, visuals can act as a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/link.springer.com\/chapter\/10.1007\/978-3-031-54790-4_11\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">universal language<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, opening the door to a wider audience engaging with your science.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For instance, in a New York\u2013based public health study, researchers used a traffic light\u2013themed infographic to help Spanish-speaking patients understand blood pressure ranges. Such an approach won\u2019t water down the science but in fact can help clarify it and create real-world impact.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">3. Bridging collaboration: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You\u2019ll be right to think that scientific writing and technical jargon is accessible to peers, but the sheer volume of publications can make it <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/researcher.life\/blog\/article\/amplify-your-research-impact-with-professional-support-from-editage-and-kudos\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">harder for your work to stand out<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. Journal clubs, medical rounds, and academic programs have started <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC9200102\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">adopting graphical abstracts<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> to encourage discussions. At conferences, visuals are becoming central to how research is showcased. From traditional posters supplemented with QR-linked videos, to smart posters designed for real-time sharing. Events like the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theisn.org\/wcn24\/media\/visual-abstracts\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">World Congress of Nephrology<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> now feature visual abstract as official conference submissions. Such visuals can also be used to share real time updates during medical conferences on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC9200102\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">social media<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Moreover, biomedical research today rarely happens in silos. For instance, a neuroscientist might collaborate with an engineer, or an immunologist with a computational modeller. By highlighting the essence of a paper in an intuitive graphic, researchers from other fields can quickly identify the relevance of the work to their own. This is reflected in journal guidelines, nothing that one of the purposes of graphical abstracts is to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.elsevier.com\/researcher\/author\/tools-and-resources\/graphical-abstract\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">promote interdisciplinary scholarship<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">4. Communicating with diverse stakeholders: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Scientists often need to explain their work to funders, institutional leaders, or the media\u2014audiences who may not have technical expertise but have a keen interest in the outcomes. Here, a clear infographic or a concise visual summary <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC11199065\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">can convey the research findings<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> without drowning the audience in details. The National Institute of Health (NIH), for example, provides <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nih.gov\/news-events\/media-resources\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">media resources<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> including infographics, illustrations, and images to support science communication and public outreach.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">5. Supporting medical education and training: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Visuals can also double as educational tools. When information is presented visually, learners are more likely to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S2452301117300792\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">understand and retain<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> it, compared to traditional text-heavy formats. Visuals like infographics can make research more engaging for medical students, helping them grasp complex material more easily and feel more confident navigating scientific material. Medical education communities, like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/clinicalproblemsolving.com\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">The Clinical Problem Solvers<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, offer widely shared visual summaries of diagnostic reasoning such as illness scripts and schema.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Visuals have the power to transform a piece of biomedical research from a static document into a dynamic story that can reach further, help people understand what you\u2019ve done, and make them want to learn more. So, as you work on your next paper or presentation, ask yourself: could a diagram clarify your methodology? Would a graphical abstract better highlight your key findings? Or maybe a simple infographic could make your work more impactful to a broader audience.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Looking to make your research more impactful? 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