Episode 24: At the Intersection of Quantum Tech and Health

Human biology is complex and doctors can always use a new tool to understand everyday illnesses, diagnose rare diseases and personalize treatment. Dr. Frederik F. Flöther, Chief Quantum Officer, QuantumBasel, is working with pharma companies and quantum startups to build new data tools for physicians and researchers that use the power of quantum technology. In this episode of The Quantum Spin by HKA, Frederik and Veronica Combs discuss the collaborations that are developing these new tools as well as the ethics that should guide this work.

00:00 Introduction to Quantum Spin Podcast

00:34 Special Coverage: APS Global Physics Summit

00:58 Interview with Dr. Friedrich Flother

01:09 Roles and Responsibilities at Quantum-Basel

02:54 Quantum Computing in Healthcare

04:10 AI Ethics and Quantum Technology

06:03 Challenges and Opportunities in Quantum Computing

08:10 The Future of Quantum Technology

11:54 Ethics and Regulation in AI and Quantum

19:11 Science Fiction Inspirations

20:31 Upcoming Initiatives at Quantum-Basel

25:40 Conclusion and Farewell

Dr. Frederik F. Flöther is Chief Quantum Officer at QuantumBasel, the first commercial quantum hub of Switzerland, and a member of the University of Basel Center for Quantum Computing and Quantum Coherence (QC2). Prior to that, Frederik has over 7 years with IBM, most recently responsible for healthcare and life sciences at IBM Quantum. He was elected to the IBM Academy of Technology and appointed Master Inventor and Qiskit Advocate.

Frederik’s research interests include technological applications as well as philosophical/societal implications of quantum computing and AI. He holds a PhD in physics, with a focus on photonic quantum computing, and a MA, MSci, and BA from the University of Cambridge as well as a professional certificate in quantum computing applications from MIT. In total, Frederik has authored over 40 filed patents, peer-reviewed publications, book chapters, and white papers. He has lived/worked in Switzerland, USA, United Kingdom, Belgium, and Germany.

Host Veronica Combs is a quantum tech editor, writer and PR professional. She manages public relations for quantum computing clients as an account manager with HKA Marketing Communications, the #1 agency in quantum tech PR. Veronica joined HKA from TechRepublic and has covered technology, healthcare and business strategy for more than 10 years.

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