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Australia urged to invest in quantum computing ahead of future pandemics – Sydney Morning Herald
The founder of Sydney start-up Q-CTRL says the growing quantum computing space needs investment now if we’re to see future applications for drug development

The founder of Sydney startup Q-CTRL says quantum computing could deliver new tools for drug development during future pandemic scenarios and Australia should invest now to reap the benefits.
Michael Biercuk, who is a professor of quantum physics and quantum technology at the University of Sydney. said global reports that quantum technologies could help solve the COVID-19 crisis were “disingenuous” because the sector is still too young to deliver practical applications. However, scaling up rese…
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