Discovery Accelerator
An Innovative Partnership: Cleveland Clinic and IBM
It takes about 17 years for a scientific discovery in a research lab to become an approved test or therapy for patients. Cleveland Clinic and IBM are partnering to close the gap.
Our Projects
The Discovery Accelerator uses advanced computing technologies to transform healthcare and life sciences research. Our focus areas include:
- Drug discovery & disease mechanisms
- Predictive health
- Operational excellence
Advancing the Pace of Discovery
Cleveland Clinic and IBM have partnered since 2021 on the Discovery Accelerator — a joint center that utilizes Cleveland Clinic’s research and clinical expertise and IBM’s global leadership in computing technologies.
Through our partnership, we built the first private-sector, on-premise quantum computer dedicated to healthcare and life sciences research. Together, we’re applying quantum computing, artificial intelligence (AI) and hybrid cloud across research at every stage.
Our Cleveland Clinic and IBM researchers have collaborated on more than 50 projects in areas including cancer, vaccine development and Alzheimer’s disease.
As our advanced computing capabilities grow, we have defined three new project areas with the greatest potential to advance biomedical research and support clinical operations: drug discovery & disease mechanisms, predictive health and operational excellence.
Collaboration Opportunities
The Discovery Accelerator welcomes students, researchers and organizations to join us on our mission to accelerate research in healthcare and life sciences. Opportunities for collaboration include:
- Education.
- Internships.
- Joint research projects.
News
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Cleveland Clinic researchers simulate supramolecular interactions using quantum-centric supercomputing
Cleveland Clinic and IBM created a hybrid quantum-classical computing model to simulate interactions between molecules behind protein folding, membrane assembly and cell signaling.
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Updated quantum chip, high-performance computing connection to support Cleveland Clinic quantum computing research
Learn more about improvements to Cleveland Clinic’s IBM Quantum System One quantum infrastructure.
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Cleveland Clinic Hosts 2nd Annual Discovery & Innovation Forum
International leaders in science and technology shared insights on computational biotechnology and the future of healthcare.
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Deep learning could enhance gait analysis for cognitive conditions
Cleveland Clinic and IBM researchers aim to use AI and video analysis to revolutionize normal pressure hydrocephalus diagnosis.
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Research partnership investigates how wearable, AI-driven digital health monitoring can improve infant health
Researchers and clinicians collaborate to develop wearables and AI technology for infants with congenital heart disease.
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Cleveland Clinic and IBM seek to improve advanced pain management using AI for drug discovery
The artificial intelligence algorithm identified multiple gut metabolites and FDA-approved drugs that have potential to be repurposed as non-addictive, non-opioid pain medications.
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Training healthcare professionals to solve problems with AI, quantum computing
Cleveland Clinic offers opportunities for clinicians and researchers to gain much-needed high-performance computing skills to approach their jobs in new ways.
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Interns develop AI and quantum computing skills while preparing for healthcare careers
Students discuss the benefits of learning hands-on healthcare applications for quantum computing and artificial intelligence at Cleveland Clinic.
