Quantum Computing Webinar: Application of Quantum Computing Technology in Life Sciences

Webinar Summary

This webinar will focus on the application of Quantum Computing technology in Life Sciences. Key opinion leaders will provide an overview of QC and insights into the opportunities to transform the efficiency and effectiveness of the biopharmaceutical industry with a particular focus on life science R&D.

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16:00    Welcome and Introduction

Zahid Tharia, Consultant, Pistoia Alliance

16:05     Quantum Computing fundamentals

Celia Merzbacher, Executive Director, QED-C  

16:10    Real world applications of QC in life sciences

Hossein Sadeghi, Team Lead, Applications and Algorithms, D-Wave

16:25    Fostering, nurturing and incubating QC innovation

Sam Kearney, Venture Manager – Quantum Stream, Creative Destruction Laboratory

16:35    Panel Discussion

Facilitator: Celia Merzbacher, Executive Director, QED-C 

Panelists: 

Anthony Rowe, Senior Director & Business Technology Leader, Janssen

Philipp Harbach, Head of In Silico Research, Merck Group

Gopal Karemore, Principal Data Scientist, Novo Nordisk

16:55    Next steps and close

17:00    Close

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