Harnessing Technology to Support Successful Aging
Collaborations in Health, Aging, Research, & Technology, or CHART, is an interdisciplinary research program comprised of University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign faculty, community members, and healthcare providers devoted to supporting research efforts that promote aging successfully through the use of technology.
Our Mission
To enable successful aging through:
- Fundamental research
- Advanced technology development
- Education of researchers, developers, healthcare professionals, and older adults
- Guidance for policy decision-making
- Translation of these efforts to positively affect the lives of older adults
Recent CHART News
- CHART at the 2025 Walk to End Alzheimer’s
On Saturday, September 20, 2025, Team CHART – Illinois came together at Crystal Lake Park in Urbana to join nearly 417 participants and 75 teams… Read more: CHART at the 2025 Walk to End Alzheimer’s - CHART Remembers Joan Zernich, Member of our Community Advisory Panel
The CHART community is deeply saddened by the passing of Joan Zernich, a valued member of our Community Advisory Panel. Joan served with dedication since… Read more: CHART Remembers Joan Zernich, Member of our Community Advisory Panel - CHART Community Advisory Panel Guides Research
On Wednesday, May 7, 2025, Community Advisory Panel members Bob Boucek, Sue Boucek, Marianne Downey, Betoel Escobar, Jim Fawcett, Marge Moluf, and Lenny Pitt joined… Read more: CHART Community Advisory Panel Guides Research
Upcoming Events
Redefining Retirement in Academia Series: Illinois as an Age-Friendly University
Tuesday, February 17, 2026, 8:30-9:30 AM. Join us for an engaging session on the Age-Friendly University (AFU) Global Network, an international initiative that supports healthy and purposeful aging through higher education. As a proud AFU member, the University of Illinois is …
