Biomedical Visualisation Volume 7

This edited book explores the use of technology to enable us to visualise the life sciences in a more meaningful and engaging way. It will enable those interested in visualisation techniques to gain a better understanding of the applications that can be u

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Paul M. Rea   Editor

Biomedical Visualisation Volume 7

Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology Volume 1262

Series Editors Wim E. Crusio, Institut de Neurosciences Cognitives et Intégratives d’Aquitaine, CNRS and University of Bordeaux UMR 5287, Pessac Cedex, France John D. Lambris, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA Heinfried H. Radeke, Institute of Pharmacology & Toxicology, Clinic of the Goethe University Frankfurt Main, Frankfurt am Main, Hessen, Germany Nima Rezaei, Research Center for Immunodeficiencies, Children’s Medical Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

More information about this series at http://www.springer.com/series/5584

Paul M. Rea Editor

Biomedical Visualisation Volume 7

Editor Paul M. Rea School of Life Sciences, College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences University of Glasgow Glasgow, Scotland, UK

ISSN 0065-2598     ISSN 2214-8019 (electronic) Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology ISBN 978-3-030-43960-6    ISBN 978-3-030-43961-3 (eBook) https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-43961-3 © Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2020 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors, and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, expressed or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. The publisher remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. This Springer imprint is published by the registered company Springer Nature Switzerland AG The registered company address is: Gewerbestrasse 11, 6330 Cham, Switzerland

Preface

The utilisation of technologies in the biomedical and life sciences, medicine, dentistry, surgery and the allied health professions has been utilised at an exponential rate over recent years. The way we view and examine data now is significantly different to what has been done perhaps 10 or 20 years ago. With the growth, development and improvement of imaging and data visualisation techniques, the way we are able to interact with data is much more engaging than it has ever been. These technologies have been used to enable improved vis