The Quantum Biology Forum | April 13-14, 2026
What is Quantum Biology?
In the classical view, life is often simplified to molecules interacting in predictable ways. Textbooks typically teach that DNA leads to RNA, which then produces proteins; drugs work by binding to receptors; and diseases arise from disrupted biochemistry. While this perspective holds truth, it remains incomplete, overlooking a deeper layer of energy and fields that underpin every living process as electrodynamic phenomena.
Consider mitochondria, traditionally seen as mere ATP factories, but in quantum biology, they involve electron tunneling, proton gradients, and coherent energy transfer. Photosynthesis, viewed classically as a series of chemical steps, actually relies on exciton delocalization through quantum superposition. DNA repair, once attributed solely to enzymes, incorporates biophotons and resonant frequencies. Neural signaling, explained by ion channels in the classical model, may include microtubule quantum coherence, as proposed in theories like Orchestrated Objective Reduction (Orch-OR). Even regeneration, driven by growth factors in the standard view, is guided by bioelectric gradients that shape morphology.
At the heart of quantum biology are several core mechanisms that play vital roles in biological processes and hold promise for medical applications. Quantum tunneling facilitates electron and proton transport in the electron transport chain (ETC), where catalysts and fields could enhance transport efficiency. Coherence enables efficient energy transfer in light-harvesting complexes, inspiring therapies like photobiomodulation, such as red light therapy. Resonance aids in protein folding and enzyme catalysis, supporting healing and tissue growth. Bioelectric fields are crucial for morphogenesis and wound healing, also contributing to tissue regeneration. Additionally, ultraweak photon emission allows for cell-to-cell communication, with potential implications for overall health.
These principles are already transitioning from the lab to practical bedside applications. For instance, CNM-Au8 leverages nanocatalytic electron transfer and is in Phase 3 trials for ALS and Phase 2 for MS. Mitochondrial transplants involve injecting fresh mitochondria to restore energy and are entering clinical use for heart disease, brain diseases, cardiac arrest cases and more. Photobiomodulation (PBM) uses coherent light to upregulate mitochondrial function and is FDA-cleared for pain management and wound healing. Innovations like 3D organ printing combined with bioelectricity employ field-guided cellularization, currently in pre-clinical stages for lungs by United Therapeutics. Frequency-specific microcurrent applies resonant electromagnetic fields and is used clinically for pain and inflammation relief.
The field is exploring profound big questions at forums dedicated to quantum biology, such as: Can quantum coherence in microtubules explain consciousness? Is cancer a result of failed bioelectric cooperation among cells? Can we reprogram aging through mitochondrial resonance? And does light carry information within the body?
What sets this particular Quantum Biology Forum apart from traditional conferences is its focused and innovative approach. While a typical conference might draw over 300 attendees with broad topics, this forum curates just 120 leaders for deeper engagement. Instead of a purely molecular focus, it emphasizes energy, fields, and quantum aspects. Rather than limiting presentations to posters, it features short spotlights for emerging ideas. And unlike academic silos, it brings together clinicians, physicists, biologists, industry experts, policy experts, and even patients for cross-disciplinary collaboration.
Ultimately, we hope that you will join the movement in quantum biology—it’s not just theory; it’s the biological physics of life.