“This synergistic partnership will establish Ohio as a global leader in quantum computing,” said Miami President Gregory Crawford.
“We look forward to working closely with Cleveland Clinic researchers, who are at the forefront of this burgeoning technology. By combining the educational, research, and healthcare excellence of Miami University and Cleveland Clinic, we are accelerating the leading-edge power of quantum computing to shape the future of healthcare and technology,” said Crawford.
School officials said Cleveland Clinic, an academic medical center with a global footprint, is home to pioneering and flourishing biomedical research. As part of its partnership with IBM, Cleveland Clinic houses an IBM Quantum System One, the world’s first quantum computer fully dedicated to healthcare research.
Quantum computing is a multidisciplinary field which combines properties of mathematics, computer science, and physics, said school officials. Quantum computers can solve complex problems faster than a classical computer by determining several solutions in parallel rather than sequentially.
Tom Mihaljevic, M.D., Cleveland Clinic CEO and president and holder of the Morton L. Mandel CEO Chair, described the new partnership as creating “unparalleled opportunities” for participating Miami students and each of the partners.
“This new educational collaboration strengthens Cleveland Clinic’s position as a leader in healthcare innovation and the emerging quantum computing industry,” said Mihaljevic.
He added: “By joining forces with Miami University, we are creating a robust ecosystem that will attract, educate and retain top talent, while providing unparalleled opportunities for innovation.”
Students enrolled in the new program, which will offer bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral levels, will begin classes in August and the program includes learning internship positions at the Cleveland Clinic.
Cleveland Clinic is consistently recognized in the U.S. and throughout the world for its expertise and care. Among Cleveland Clinic’s 81,000 employees worldwide are more than 5,743 salaried physicians and researchers, and 20,160 registered nurses and advanced practice providers, representing 140 medical specialties and subspecialties. Cleveland Clinic is also a 6,690-bed health system that includes a 173-acre main campus near downtown Cleveland.
Miami officials said they believe the program will not only be unique in Ohio, but also the first of its type nationwide to focus on the software aspects of quantum computing.
The partnership advances each institution’s mission by delivering innovative, comprehensive educational offerings in quantum computing and its healthcare applications to meet the accelerating talent and workforce demands of the growing quantum computing industry in the Cleveland area, officials said.
A key focus of the new Miami partnership includes creation of specialized degree programs through the partnerships to equip a new generation of talented students with expertise across a spectrum of computing platforms, from classical systems to advanced high-performance and quantum computing techniques. Programs will span bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral levels. Students will gain expertise in quantum computing systems while focusing on practical applications in healthcare and life sciences.
Additionally, Cleveland Clinic researchers and clinicians may join Miami in adjunct positions, “ensuring a dynamic exchange of knowledge between the two institutions,” said officials.
Miami will also have a “physical presence” at the medical center and Miami students will have the opportunity to “develop expertise in both computing and biomedical engineering, biochemistry, and premedical studies.”
The partnership will “further the organizations’ shared goals of job creation, research acceleration, and workforce development,” which will also “serve as a mechanism to attract students to make Cleveland and Ohio home after graduation.”
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