Merck Quantum

Merck & Co. explores quantum computing applications for pharmaceutical research, focusing on quantum algorithms for drug discovery, molecular modeling, and clinical trial optimization to accelerate therapeutic development. The company investigates quantum machine learning for analyzing complex biological data, protein-drug interactions, and personalized medicine approaches that could enhance pharmaceutical research capabilities. Merck collaborates with quantum computing companies and research institutions to leverage quantum advantages in computational chemistry, vaccine development, and therapeutic optimization, exploring quantum technologies that could improve drug discovery processes, reduce development timelines, and enhance therapeutic efficacy across oncology, immunology, and infectious disease research programs for advancing global health outcomes.