The Milner Therapeutics Institute at the University of Cambridge has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Yonsei University in South Korea to foster joint research in quantum computing and related fields. This collaboration aims to enhance international academic exchanges and research projects, leveraging Yonsei’s IBM Quantum Computer—the first in Korea—to advance quantum information science.
Key figures include Yonsei President Dong-Sup Yoon, who highlighted the partnership with Cambridge as a historic opportunity, and Milner Institute Head Namshik Han, emphasizing the synergy between Yonsei’s quantum expertise and Cambridge’s AI-driven drug discovery capabilities. The MOU was formalized during a ceremony at Cambridge’s Old Schools, followed by discussions among leading professors and visits to notable colleges, underscoring a commitment to advancing science and technology through collaborative efforts.
Milner Institute Signs MOU with Yonsei University for Quantum Computing Collaboration
The Milner Institute at the University of Cambridge has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Yonsei University to foster collaboration in quantum computing. This agreement aims to facilitate joint research projects, academic exchanges, and collaborative events between the two institutions.
Under this partnership, Yonsei University will utilize IBM’s Quantum Computer, the first of its kind in Korea, to conduct practical research alongside Cambridge. The objective is to achieve tangible results in quantum computing and develop core technologies for future industries.
President Dong-Sup Yoon of Yonsei University emphasized the significance of collaborating with Cambridge, a historic institution in physics. Namshik Han from the Milner Institute highlighted the synergy between Yonsei’s quantum expertise and Cambridge’s AI-driven drug discovery capabilities, aiming to advance biomedicine through this collaboration.
The MOU was signed at Cambridge’s Old Schools, followed by discussions among leading professors and a tour of Cambridge colleges. The event concluded with participation in the Cambridge-Google AlphaFold Workshop, underscoring the institutions’ commitment to advancing quantum computing research.
Yonsei and Cambridge Plan Joint Research Projects in Quantum Fields
The collaboration between Yonsei University and the Milner Institute at the University of Cambridge focuses on advancing research in quantum fields, particularly through joint projects that leverage complementary expertise. The partnership aims to explore practical applications of quantum computing and quantum information science, focusing on developing technologies that could shape future industries.
Yonsei University will utilize IBM’s Quantum Computer, the first such system in Korea, to conduct collaborative research with Cambridge. This initiative is designed to produce measurable outcomes in quantum computing while fostering academic exchanges and joint events between researchers from both institutions. The agreement also includes plans for researcher mobility and shared resources to enhance collaborative efforts.
The signing ceremony at Cambridge’s Old Schools followed detailed discussions involving over 20 leading professors from diverse fields, including medicine, chemistry, mathematics, and physics. These talks focused on identifying concrete strategies for collaboration and advancing research in quantum science and technology. The Yonsei delegation also engaged with the broader academic community through visits to several Cambridge colleges and participation in the Cambridge-Google AlphaFold Workshop.
This partnership reflects a strategic alignment of strengths: Yonsei’s expertise in quantum technology combined with Cambridge’s leadership in AI-driven drug discovery. By addressing challenges at the intersection of quantum computing and biomedicine, the collaboration seeks to contribute to advancements in both fields while fostering innovation in quantum technologies.
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