Quantum in Healthcare
- When:
- Monday, April 28, 2025 10:00 am - 11:30 am
- Where:
- Wojcik Conference Center at Harper College: 1200 W. Algonquin Road, Palatine, IL
- Description:
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Event Overview
Illinois aims to become a quantum capital of the United States and the world, with investments and resources to help scientists, engineers, and technical employees develop scientific breakthroughs and emerging technologies to solve problems across various fields. As part of the International Year of Quantum, Harper College and the Chicago Quantum Exchange have partnered to present the Quantum in Healthcare event to share some of the regional projects and research underway to leverage quantum technologies and solve some problems in medical science and healthcare.
Presentations will include research funded by the Wellcome Leap international non-profit that funds unconventional programs optimized to deliver breakthroughs in human health over 5 – 10 years. The Wellcome Leap Quantum for Bio program aims to accelerate applications of quantum computing in health and demonstrate quantum-enabled solutions to address pressing human health challenges.
Event Agenda
10 a.m. Welcome
Dr. Avis Proctor, President, Harper College
10:10 a.m. Keynote: What is Quantum?
Emily Easton, Director of Education & Workforce Development, Chicago Quantum Exchange
10:30 a.m. Quantum in Healthcare Presentation
Teague Tomesh, Manager of Quantum Software Engineering, Infleqtion
Ruhee D’Cunha, Postdoctoral Researcher, Department of Chemistry, University of Chicago
11:10 a.m. Panel Discussion and Q&A
Moderator: Dr. Derek Leiter, Dean of Health Careers, Harper College
11:30 a.m. Box Lunch and Networking (optional)
Registration is required.