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
Fall 2025 CHART Intern Nethra Yuvaraj Reflects on her Experience
My experience as a CHART intern has been incredibly meaningful and has played a major role in shaping my future …
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 …
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 …
Upcoming Events
Spring Open House at the McKechnie Family LIFE Home
Student Engagement in Research Friday, April 24, 2026 | 2:00 PM – 5:00 PMRSVP Please join us for the spring open house at the McKechnie Family LIFE Home, an exciting opportunity to showcase the current projects in interdisciplinary research with a …
