Dr. Zalake’s research featured in CCTS Podcast
Digital Dentistry: Engaging families with virtual agents
This episode of the Collaborative Endeavors series dives into "Digital Dentistry," where an interdisciplinary team from the University of Illinois Chicago is developing a customizable virtual assistant to help children and families build oral hygiene habits.
Podcast - https://collaborative-endeavors.simplecast.com/episodes/ivory
🎙️ Featuring Researchers:
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Mohan Zalake, PhD – Biomedical and Health Information Sciences, UIC College of Applied Health Sciences
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Nikita Soni, PhD – Computer Science, UIC College of Engineering
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David Avenetti, DDS, MSD, MPH – Pediatric Dentistry, UIC College of Dentistry
🔍 Learn how this project bridges healthcare, AI, and family-centered design—all powered by a 2024 Pilot Grant from the UIC Center for Clinical and Translational Science.