Chrysa Bourtzinakou: Bridging Dentistry and Healthcare with AI

"Dare to connect different fields. It requires hard work, but innovation often happens at their intersection"

From dentistry to AI: Uniting two worlds

Chrysa Bourtzinakou is a dentist, PhD researcher, and AI/software engineer from Greece. She combines clinical expertise with computer and data science to explore NLP, large language models (LLMs), and AI agents for biomedical, dental, and pharmacological applications, aiming to make healthcare smarter and more patient-centric.

Chrysa’s journey began with a simple but ambitious idea: connect her background in dentistry with data science to create practical digital solutions. Through research, coding, and cross-disciplinary learning, she developed an innovative app that bridges clinical knowledge and AI technology.

EIT as a springboard

Her work has been shaped by EIT Health programs, including the Health Data CIP, AIProHealth Summer School, and Top Female Founders Summer School. As a local representative of the EIT Health Innovators Community in Greece, Chrysa accessed mentorship, community support, and resources that helped turn her concept into action.

Impact in practice

Currently, she works as an AI/Software Engineer at MEDIPASS while pursuing her PhD at BiHELab, Ionian University. She has also contributed as a researcher-analyst and data scientist across multiple organizations, showing how combining healthcare knowledge with AI can create tools that improve patient care and advance the field.

Why her story matters

Chrysa’s story highlights the power of interdisciplinary innovation, demonstrating how connecting two seemingly separate fields can lead to meaningful solutions for patients and healthcare systems alike.

“Integrating healthcare and AI isn’t just about technology, it’s about turning knowledge into solutions that truly make a difference.”

EIT Alumni Unfiltered is a series by B. Olivari sharing honest stories from EIT alumni, exploring their journeys, impact, and how EIT helped shape their paths.