Quantum Computing in Healthcare
Quantum computing has the potential to revolutionize healthcare and life sciences research. It is an entirely new method of computing that is transforming our ability to perform complex calculations that even the most advanced super computers cannot solve. Cleveland Clinic aims to build a quantum computing ecosystem of research and innovation from basic research to technology translation to workforce development.
Discover how Cleveland Clinic is using quantum computing and how you can get involved.
Why Use Quantum Computing in Healthcare?
Quantum computing is a new type of computing that harnesses the laws of quantum mechanics to solve problems. Learn more.
What is quantum computing?
Quantum computing is a new type of computing that harnesses the laws of quantum mechanics to solve problems faster and more accurately than even the most powerful supercomputer. Its abilities can help researchers break through traditional scientific bottlenecks and identify new medicines and treatments.
How does a quantum computer work?
Whether you're using a desktop, laptop, cell phone or smart device – the computer you are using relies on what we call classical computing. Classical computing uses a series of 1s and 0s known as bits to solve problems. You can think of bits as a light switch. It is either on or off.
A quantum computer does not use bits. Instead, it uses qubits that leverage the properties of quantum mechanics to exist in multiple states at the same time. You can picture qubits as a dimmer switch with endless combinations of how much light is in the room. This is extremely important for problems that have many possible outcomes like drug discovery, clinical trials and personalized medicine.
What does a quantum computer look like?
A quantum computer looks nothing like the computers we use every day. The quantum computer housed at Cleveland Clinic, IBM Quantum System One, was specifically constructed to match Cleveland Clinic’s style. Watch how it was built from the ground up.
Quantum computing is accelerating the pace of research, allowing for unprecedented discovery. Cleveland Clinic researchers have the unique advantage of developing their quantum computing expertise on IBM Quantum System One, the only quantum computer dedicated to healthcare and life sciences research. Their work is laying the foundation for how this technology can shape the future of biomedical research.
Why is quantum computing important?
Healthcare and life sciences problems are extremely complex. To understand diseases and create new treatments, investigators need to conduct advanced calculations that are too complicated and time-consuming for even the most powerful supercomputers. Quantum computing is an entirely new type of computing that has the potential to solve these problems for the first time. Our researchers are already making progress on predicting protein structures, understanding molecular behavior and advancing clinical trials.
