- About this Workshop -

As quantum computing continues to evolve at a rapid pace, its applications within bioinformatics and the life sciences are proving increasingly pivotal. This workshop is designed to delve into the latest advancements and explore the future potential of quantum computing in tackling intricate challenges across biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, and related fields. It will bring together leading researchers from both industry and academia to share recent developments and engage in in-depth discussions. The goal is to foster collaborative efforts and identify effective strategies for leveraging quantum computing to solve real-world problems in these critical domains.

The target audience includes experts in quantum algorithms interested in applying them to computational biology, drug discovery, and other human health applications, as well as biochemistry and other experts exploring quantum algorithms for their most computationally intensive problems. Most of the talks should be accessible to the general audience interested in prospects for practical application of quantum algorithms to bio and life sciences. The workshop will be structured to cater to participants with different levels of expertise in quantum computing and should be of interest to early career researchers and students curious about the applications of quantum computing for bio and life sciences.