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Advancing single-cell omics and cell-based therapeutics with quantum computing
Aritra Bose1, Kahn Rhrissorrakrai1, Filippo Utro1
1IBM Research, Yorktown Heights, NY, USA.
Nature Reviews. Molecular Cell Biology
|January 1, 2026
Summary
High-accuracy cell behavior models, crucial for precision medicine, are advancing with AI and quantum computing. Integrating these technologies with advanced assays promises transformative insights into cellular dynamics and therapeutic responses.
Area of Science:
- Computational biology
- Quantum computing applications
- Precision medicine
Background:
- High-resolution assays and advanced computational tools are key for accurate cell behavior models.
- Breakthroughs in single-cell transcriptomics, spatial transcriptomics, and multi-omics, powered by artificial intelligence (AI), are accelerating model development.
- Quantum computing emerges as a novel paradigm to address computational bottlenecks in cellular dynamics.
Purpose of the Study:
- To discuss advancements and challenges in spatiotemporal single-cell analysis.
- To explore the potential of quantum computing in overcoming computational hurdles in cell modeling.
- To present a case study on integrating quantum computing into cell-based therapeutics.
Main Methods:
- Integration of high-resolution assays with advanced computational tools.
- Leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) for model development.
- Exploring quantum computing paradigms for complex cellular dynamics analysis.
Main Results:
- Rapid progress in developing accurate models of individual cell and cell population behaviors.
- Identification of quantum computing as a potential solution for computational bottlenecks in capturing cellular dynamics.
- Demonstration of quantum computing's potential role in cell-based therapeutics through a case study.
Conclusions:
- The convergence of quantum and classical computing with high-resolution assays offers a path to transformative models of cellular behavior and response to perturbations.
- Advanced cell modeling is essential for the advancement of precision medicine.
- Quantum computing holds significant promise for complex biological system analysis and therapeutic development.

