NIH-Wide Quantum Information Science and Technologies Working Group
The working group collectively explores opportunities for applying emerging quantum sensing and computing technologies to various biomedical fields. The working group comprises representatives from more than 12 NIH institutes and centers, as well as experts from the trans-federal quantum information science and technology lead agencies (i.e., NSF, DOE and NIST). It is chaired by Susan Gregurick, Ph.D., associate director for data science and director of the Office of Data Science Strategy, and Joni Rutter, Ph.D., NCATS director. Overall efforts are coordinated by Geetha Senthil, Ph.D., NCATS deputy director, and include program development to explore technological opportunities in quantum sensing and computing, as well as seminars, workshops, training and outreach.
Key NIH Contacts for Various NIH-Wide Quantum Efforts
Quantum Sensing and Computing:
- Geetha Senthil (NCATS)
- Afrouz Anderson (NIBIB)
- Tony Gover (NEI)
- John Haller (NHLBI)
- Julia Berzhanskaya (NHLBI)
- Jeff Buchsbaum (NCI)
Quantum Computing:
- Fenglou Mao(ODSS)
- Xavier Soosai (CIT)
QIS and Quantum Sensing in Biology Interest Group:
- Paige Derr (NCATS)
- Geetha Senthil (NCATS)
- Sitta Sittampalam (ex officio)
Latest Updates
- Launched two Quantum Technology Prize Challenges for the NIH Qu-BIT program:
- Hosted seminars and workshops to build a community of biomedical and quantum experts through the QIS and Quantum Sensing in Biology Interest Group venue, as well as the Quantum Computing: New Frontiers in Biomedical Research Innovation Lab, to build teams to jointly explore opportunities for research and development of quantum algorithms that address biomedical problems.
- Issued the Notice of Special Interest (NOSI): Quantum Sensing in Biomedical Applications (SBIR/STTR) to support small businesses in developing and commercializing quantum technologies for biomedical applications.
- Issued the Notice of Special Interest (NOSI): Quantum Sensing Technologies in Biomedical Applications to support innovative and potentially transformative research projects in quantum technology applications in biomedical disciplines.
- Co-organized a workshop with the Quantum Economic Development Consortium (QED-C) to bring industry, academic and government stakeholders together to discuss gaps and opportunities for commercializing quantum sensing technologies for various biomedical applications.
- Co-organized a workshop with the UK Science Innovation Network on UK-US community building of quantum experts for exploring collaborative scientific opportunities to develop quantum sensing technologies for human health applications.
- Continued pursuing collaborative opportunities with like-minded countries, such as the UK and Finland, for quantum technology applications in biosciences and human health.
Participating Institutes
- National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS)
- National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB)
- National Eye Institute (NEI)
- National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
- Office of Data Science Strategy (ODSS)
- Center for Information Technology (CIT)