Greece to Set Up Quantum Computing and Genomics Institutes
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- 16 Sep 2022
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On Wednesday, Greece announced it is setting up two new research institutes on Quantum Computing and Quantum Technology and Human Genomics.
The first institute will be based at the National Centre of Scientific Research “Demokritos” in Athens, and the second will be located at the Foundation for Research and Technology (Forth) on Crete.
Quantum technology: The emerging field of physics and engineering
Speaking in Parliament, Deputy Development & Investments Minister Christos Dimas said the first institution will produce research that can be applied across multiple industry sectors, and it will set up interdisciplinary programs, graduate-school programs, and programs for public administration and business managers.
It will also allow the use of European Union funds available for research in the quantum technology field, which will directly benefit the national economy, he added.
Quantum technology promises improvements to a vast range of everyday gadgets, including more reliable navigation and timing systems, secure communications, accurate healthcare imaging through quantum sensing, and powerful computing.
Institute on Genomics “to improve public health in Greece”
The second institution, on genomics, will utilize research on local genome variations to improve public health in Greece and to understand genetic issues specific to the Greek population in order to improve diagnosis and therapy, Dimas noted, while pointing out that Greece already has high-level researchers in genomics and computational biology whose experience and skill has great potential. Read More...
