Quantum biology and how it could transform the medical world

October 26, 2026

Northwestern Chemistry professors Songi Han and Michael Wasielewski discuss the emerging field of quantum biology and its potential applications in medicine.

Could quantum science help unlock new discoveries in biology and medicine?

In a two-part Northwestern Now feature, Chemistry professors Songi Han and Michael Wasielewski explore the emerging field of quantum biology, which examines how quantum phenomena may influence biological processes at the molecular level.

The discussion follows the 2026 Quantum Effects at the Biology and Innovation Interface (QBi²) workshop, co-organized by Han and University of Chicago professor Peter Maurer, and sponsored in part by Northwestern's Institute for Quantum Information Research and Engineering (INQUIRE).

Together, Han and Wasielewski discuss the challenges, opportunities and potential medical applications of this rapidly developing field.

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