You're reading from Quantum Computing and Blockchain in Business Exploring the applications, challenges, and collision of quantum computing and blockchain

Product type Paperback

Published in Mar 2020

Publisher Packt

ISBN-13 9781838647766

Length 334 pages

Edition 1st Edition

Languages

Python

Tools

Blockchain

Concepts

Blockchain

Author (1):

Arunkumar Krishnakumar

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Table of Contents (20) Chapters

Preface

1. Introduction to Quantum Computing and Blockchain

2. Quantum Computing – Key Discussion Points FREE CHAPTER

3. The Data Economy

4. The Impact on Financial Services

5. Interview with Dr. Dave Snelling, Fujitsu Fellow

6. The Impact on Healthcare and Pharma

7. Interview with Dr. B. Rajathilagam, Head of AI Research, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham

Conclusion

8. The Impact on Governance

9. Interview with Max Henderson, Senior Data Scientist, Rigetti and QxBranch

Conclusion

10. The Impact on Smart Cities and Environment

11. Interview with Sam McArdle, Quantum Computing Researcher at the University of Oxford

Conclusion

12. The Impact on Chemistry

13. The Impact on Logistics

14. Interview with Dinesh Nagarajan, Partner, IBM

Conclusion

15. Quantum-Safe Blockchain

16. Nation States and Cyberwars

17. Conclusion – Blue Skies

18. Other Books You May Enjoy

19. Index

The Impact on Healthcare and Pharma

I was born and brought up in a village about 75 miles from the southernmost tip of India. My parents were reasonably well placed in the society and we didn't face any financial challenges growing up. As a result, I personally didn't have to struggle for quality healthcare as I grew up. However, I have seen the medical infrastructure, or the lack of it, on offer to the less fortunate. As a result, I feel a sense of purpose when it comes to innovation in healthcare.

Over the years, several breakthroughs have been achieved in healthcare due to advancements in vaccines, diagnostics, medicines, and surgical procedures. It's hard to ignore these achievements. Source: https://www.medpagetoday.com/infectiousdisease/publichealth/17594

The benefits of innovation and improvement within the Healthcare and Pharma sectors would, as you might imagine, have a major impact upon the wellbeing of many worldwide. We'll discuss the...