Cleveland Clinic, which has focused heavily on quantum computing applications in healthcare in recent years, is partnering with the University of Miami, based in Oxford, Ohio, to advance quantum education in the Buckeye State.
WHY IT’S IMPORTANT
The collaboration will result in Ohio’s first specialized degree programs and research experiences in quantum computing, the organizations say, with a focus on cultivating scientific and entrepreneurial talent to “grow companies, elevate business operations and advance organizations” that employ quantum computing.
The fresh program will focus on creating specialized degree programs across a spectrum of computing platforms – from classical systems to advanced, high-performance and quantum computing techniques – with bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees available, with a focus on practical applications in health care and life sciences.
The emphasis will be on biomedical research using IBM Quantum System One from the Cleveland Clinic. University of Miami students will have the opportunity to develop expertise in both computer science, biomedical engineering, biochemistry, and pre-medical studies.
In terms of workforce development, Miami University students will also have access to internships at Cleveland Clinic, and Cleveland Clinic researchers and clinicians will be able to join Miami University in adjunct positions. The university will establish a physical presence adjacent to Cleveland Clinic’s main campus, enabling closer coordination for research innovation and job creation.
This goal, both organizations say, is to empower students to take a leadership role in the applications and development of quantum computing, to equip students with “ethical and moral reasoning skills relevant to the quantum field,” and to aid drive innovation in this emerging technology.
A BIGGER TREND
Cleveland Clinic is a long-time leader in biomedical research. Since entering into a quantum computing partnership with IBM in 2021, the healthcare system has begun developing and deploying the 127-qbit Quantum System One – the world’s first quantum computer fully dedicated to healthcare research – which was unveiled in 2023.
Later that year, Cleveland Clinic and IBM announced a number of quantum computing projects in healthcare and pledged to make quantum resources available to startups. Last summer, the health system also announced the creation of a fresh scholarship in quantum computing and artificial intelligence in partnership with the Novo Nordisk Foundation.
ON RECORDING
“This new educational collaboration strengthens Cleveland Clinic’s position as a leader in healthcare innovation and the emerging quantum computing industry,” Cleveland Clinic CEO Dr. Tom Mihaljevic said in a statement. “By joining forces with the University of Miami, we are creating a robust ecosystem that will attract, educate and retain top talent while providing unparalleled opportunities for innovation.”
“This synergistic partnership will make Ohio a global leader in quantum computing,” added Miami President Gregory Crawford. “We look forward to working closely with Cleveland Clinic researchers who are at the forefront of this emerging technology. By combining the excellence in education, research and healthcare at the University of Miami and Cleveland Clinic, we are accelerating the cutting-edge power of quantum computing to shape the future of healthcare and technology.”