Quantum computing, a type of quantum technology, is poised to address pressing challenges in the healthcare sector. For example, while the average cost of the drug development pipeline has tripled since 2010, this has not translated into shorter times to market or higher numbers of newly approved drugs. Quantum-based discovery techniques could augment and accelerate existing efforts in drug discovery, diagnostics and precision medicine.
In this new article from PHG Foundation, Dr Chaitanya Erady takes us through quantum computing’s potential to solve complex biological mysteries, the reality of near-term hybrid systems, and how healthcare must prepare. The article explains:
- What is quantum computing and why this is such a hot topic now
- Potential applications of quantum computing in UK healthcare, including promising use cases
- The technical and systemic hurdles ahead
- Where quantum computing could fit in UK health system - and asks whether we really need it?
Read the full article Quantum computing: the future of healthcare in the UK?
