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
Meghan Edwards Reflects on Her Spring 2026 CHART Internship Experience
My experience as a CHART intern has been incredibly impactful and has helped me further develop both personally and professionally …
Bringing Older Adults to the Table: The CHART Community Advisory Panel
A Community Advisory Panel is a group of local community members who come together with organization leaders to create an …
CHART Supports Advocates for Aging Care Workshop on Innovative Nursing Facility
On February 26, 2026, faculty from the University of Illinois Urbana‑Champaign, healthcare professionals, and community leaders came together for a …
Upcoming Events
Walk to End Alzheimer’s 2026
Join Our CHART – Illinois Team!! Our Mission: To raise awareness for Alzheimer’s care, support, and research. Will you stand with CHART in this fight by joining our team? Donations: If you’re unable to participate, please consider donating to our …
