Insider Brief
- Miami University and Cleveland Clinic have partnered to launch Ohio’s first specialized quantum computing degree programs and research initiatives, aiming to establish the state as a global leader in quantum computing and healthcare innovation.
- The collaboration will create bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs, integrate Miami University into the Cleveland Innovation District, and provide students with hands-on experience through internships at Cleveland Clinic and exposure to IBM’s Quantum System One.
- Combining Cleveland Clinic’s biomedical research leadership with Miami University’s academic strengths, the partnership aims to advance quantum applications in healthcare while cultivating a skilled workforce to drive innovation and economic growth in Ohio.
PRESS RELEASE — Miami University and Cleveland Clinic are partnering to advance education in quantum computing and elevate Ohio’s global position in this transformative field. Through an innovative partnership, Ohio’s first specialized degree programs and research experiences in quantum computing will be established. This initiative also will cultivate scientific and entrepreneurial talent to develop companies, elevate businesses, and advance organizations that leverage quantum computing.
“This synergistic partnership will establish Ohio as a global leader in quantum computing,” Miami President Gregory Crawford said. “We look forward to working closely with Cleveland Clinic researchers, who are at the forefront of this burgeoning technology. By combining the educational, research, and healthcare excellence of Miami University and Cleveland Clinic, we are accelerating the leading-edge power of quantum computing to shape the future of healthcare and technology.”
Cleveland Clinic, an academic medical center with a global footprint, is home to pioneering and flourishing biomedical research. As part of its partnership with IBM, Cleveland Clinic houses an IBM Quantum System One, the world’s first quantum computer fully dedicated to healthcare research.
“This new educational collaboration strengthens Cleveland Clinic’s position as a leader in healthcare innovation and the emerging quantum computing industry,” said Tom Mihaljevic, M.D., Cleveland Clinic CEO and President and holder of the Morton L. Mandel CEO Chair. “By joining forces with Miami University, we are creating a robust ecosystem that will attract, educate and retain top talent, while providing unparalleled opportunities for innovation.”
The partnership advances each institution’s mission by delivering innovative, comprehensive educational offerings in quantum computing and its healthcare applications to meet the accelerating talent and workforce demands of the growing quantum computing industry in the Cleveland area. Key highlights include:
- Creation of specialized degree programs: The partnership aims to equip a new generation of talented students with expertise across a spectrum of computing platforms, from classical systems to advanced high-performance and quantum computing techniques. Programs will span bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral levels. Students will gain expertise in quantum computing systems while focusing on practical applications in healthcare and life sciences.
- Integration with Cleveland Innovation District: Miami University will establish a physical presence adjacent to Cleveland Clinic’s main campus, within the Cleveland Innovation District. This will foster closer connections between Cleveland Clinic and Miami University to further the organizations’ shared goals of job creation, research acceleration, and workforce development. Miami students will have the opportunity to intern on-site in the Cleveland Innovation District, a unique public-private initiative that brings the State of Ohio and JobsOhio together with Cleveland’s healthcare and higher education institutions to create jobs, accelerate research, and educate the workforce of the future. This will serve as a mechanism to attract students to make Cleveland and Ohio home after graduation.
- Synergy between healthcare and quantum computing: Cleveland Clinic’s leadership in biomedical research, combined with its on-site IBM Quantum System One, provides an ideal environment for the application of quantum computing to healthcare and life sciences. Miami University students will have the opportunity to develop expertise in both computing and biomedical engineering, biochemistry, and premedical studies.
- Workforce development and internship opportunities: As part of this initiative, Miami University students will have access to internships at Cleveland Clinic, fostering future research collaborations and creating pathways for graduates to contribute to both healthcare innovation and the quantum computing industry. In addition to degrees, minors and microcredentials will be offered that make quantum computing education accessible to a broader audience. Additionally, Cleveland Clinic researchers and clinicians may join Miami University in adjunct positions, ensuring a dynamic exchange of knowledge between the two institutions.
This comprehensive education model fosters innovation, entrepreneurship, and a holistic approach that will enable students to lead in quantum computing applications and development. By equipping students with communication, storytelling, and ethical and moral reasoning skills pertinent to the quantum field, they will be equipped to drive the quantum computing field in Cleveland.
