Yonsei University to bring in next-generation quantum computer in November, accelerating bio-convergence research

[Financial News] Yonsei University is strengthening research collaboration in quantum computing, regarded as a future game changer for the bio and medical industries, and plans to introduce a next-generation quantum computer this November.
Yonsei University said on the 7th that it had held the '12th Quantum-Bio Innovation Forum' at Underwood Memorial Library on its International Campus on the 6th.
Yonsei University is pursuing plans to upgrade its quantum computing system this November with the state-of-the-art, high-performance IBM Quantum Nighthawk processor. It plans to replace the IBM Quantum Eagle processor, introduced in 2024, with Nighthawk to create a more powerful research environment and significantly expand the use of quantum computing in bio and medical fields, including drug development and disease diagnosis.
Held alongside this infrastructure expansion, the forum was organized to explore the potential for quantum technologies to converge with the bio and medical fields and to foster collaboration among researchers.
Researchers from Yonsei University College of Medicine, POSTECH and Sejong University, among other institutions, took the stage as speakers. They shared the latest applications, ranging from research using the subtle properties of quantum systems (quantum spin) to observe changes in substances within the body, to analyzing biological information with quantum sensors and exploring directions for quantum machine-learning models incorporating artificial intelligence techniques.
Jeong Jae-ho, head of Yonsei University's Quantum Project Group, said, "Quantum technologies have great potential for use in solving complex problems in the bio and medical fields," adding, "Ongoing research exchanges and collaboration between the two fields are important." He added, "We will support researchers in quantum and bio fields so they can continue to interact and pursue joint research."
Meanwhile, a video of the forum broadcast will be made available on the YouTube channel 'Yonsei University Quantum Project Group.'  

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