Ministry of Science & Technology
National Conference on Quantum Biotechnology charts India's path in quantum-enabled life sciences
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Source-grounded summary
The National Conference on Quantum Biotechnology convened researchers, clinicians, industry leaders, startups, and students to advance quantum-enabled life sciences, aligning with India's National Quantum Mission. Hosted by the Qmet Tech Foundation—the thematic hub for Quantum Sensing & Metrology set up under the NQM at IIT Bombay—the one-day conference focused on translating quantum science into diagnostics, biomedical imaging, drug discovery, and precision medicine. Discussions centered on integrating quantum sensing, imaging, and computing with life sciences to bridge the gap between laboratory demonstrations and deployable healthcare technologies, while building a collaborative, application-driven quantum ecosystem.