Insider Brief
The third annual Cleveland Discovery and Innovation Forum showcased how quantum computing and AI are being applied to accelerate advances in healthcare, biomedical research and personalized medicine.
Organizers highlighted five years of progress through the Cleveland Clinic–IBM Discovery Accelerator, which has supported more than 50 research projects, produced peer-reviewed publications and developed workforce training programs in advanced computing.
Researchers and collaborators shared updates on initiatives including the simulation of a protein with more than 12,000 atoms on a quantum computer, the 2026 Global Quantum + AI Challenge, and Cleveland Clinic’s Quantum Catalyzer Program supporting quantum-focused startups.
PRESS RELEASE — The third annual Cleveland Discovery and Innovation Forum, hosted by Cleveland Clinic and IBM, highlighted progress in applying quantum computing and AI to healthcare and life sciences research. The forum brought together global leaders in healthcare, science and technology to share insights into how advanced computing is accelerating discovery and shaping the future of patient care.
