Embracing the Quantum Economy 2024

Implications for pharmaceuticals and healthcare FIGURE 7 Pharmaceuticals and healthcare Themes of value creation Healthcare and pharmaceutical innovation High-throughout ligand interaction simulation Optimizing clinical trial design Genomic data analysisQuantum computing Accelerated breakthroughs, encouraging growth in pharmaceutical and biotech sectorsMedical technology growth High-precision medical imaging using quantum clocks for timing synchronization Early diagnosis of neurodegenerative diseases Advanced diagnostic imagingQuantum sensing Advanced diagnostics, enabling earlier disease detection and more personalized treatmentsDigital health and robust infrastructure Secure medical-data transmission Quantum-secure health information exchangesQuantum communications and security Progress towards secure, digitally-driven health services, telemedicine and digital health management Source: World Economic Forum in collaboration with Accenture2.2.3 Pharmaceuticals and healthcare Quantum sensors are transforming healthcare diagnostics. The CardiAQ system uses magnetocardiography to provide non-invasive, radiation-free cardiac assessments. This technology enables faster and more accurate diagnosis of heart conditions, improving patient outcomes and reducing healthcare costs.51 By enhancing diagnostic capabilities, quantum technologies contribute to economic diversification by improving healthcare delivery and fostering innovation in medical technologies. Quantum technologies also accelerate drug discovery and enable personalized medicine, reducing healthcare costs and improving outcomes. Creation of new jobs in precision medicine and an enhanced healthcare innovation ecosystem drives economic diversification into biotechnology, genomics and digital health.52 Embracing the Quantum Economy: A Pathway for Business Leaders 24