Quantum computing for healthcare and pharmaceuticals

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Quantum computing is poised to accelerate advances in healthcare and pharmaceuticals, addressing some of the most complex challenges in drug discovery, diagnostics, personalised medicine, and healthcare delivery.

At the National Quantum Computing Centre, we are working with the healthcare, pharmaceuticals and life sciences sectors to explore how quantum computing can accelerate innovation, improve patient outcomes, and transform healthcare systems. From accelerating molecular simulations and enhancing clinical trial design, to optimising healthcare operations, quantum computing offers a new computational paradigm that could overcome the limitations of today’s conventional technologies.

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The NQCC unveils Insights Paper on the transformative potential of quantum computing in healthcare and pharmaceuticals

The National Quantum Computing Centre (NQCC) is pleased to announce the release of its latest Insights Paper, The convergence of healthcare and pharmaceuticals with quantum computing: A new frontier in medicine. This report explores the current landscape, near-term opportunities, and future potential of quantum computing to transform the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors.

Developed through extensive engagement with healthcare stakeholders – and aligned with the UK’s National Quantum Strategy and Quantum Missions – the paper offers actionable insights and recommendations for industry leaders, policymakers, and funders. It highlights how quantum computing could deliver meaningful benefits for patients, clinicians, and healthcare systems in the years ahead.

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