<p dir="ltr">Modern microscopy produces datasets that are increasingly large and complex, yet many biologists lack the computational skills needed to analyse them efficiently. This mismatch increases the divide between experimental and analytical work, creating inconsistent workflows. As a result, key steps often become “black boxes”, with poor documentation and processing that undermines reproducibility. Communication barriers further slow progress and lead to misaligned expectations. Closing this gap is essential to achieving trustworthy biological insights and strengthening the reproducibility and impact of research in the life sciences.</p>