Our mission
Promote foundational and clinical research on the molecular mechanisms that drive normal aging processes and determine how these molecular pathways change across the lifespan.
Directors' message
What Makes CHARM Unique
CHARM aims to support transdisciplinary scientific and clinical research on aging, with the goal of optimizing healthy aging physiology and identifying mechanisms that promote cellular resilience. CHARM has two unique areas of focus that make it distinct from other aging centers:
Molecular Mechanisms
How molecular mechanisms of cellular processes change across the lifespan
Women’s Health
Women’s health and biological mechanisms that are unique to females
Educational mission
CHARM supports graduate training opportunities, undergraduate summer research, residency programs, and postdoctoral positions focused on the biology of aging. Click here to learn more!
Philanthropy
Help support our mission
Scientific progress is fueled by innovative thinkers and generous donors. Please consider donating your time or money to support our efforts to unlock the molecular keys to healthy aging.
Charming news
How Fast Are You Ageing? Ordinary Brain Scans Reveal the Pace
A new study of over 50,000 brain scans reveals that common MRI features, like cortical thickness and grey matter volume, can help predict how quickly a person is aging and their risk of...
Charming events
Summer Scholars Program 2025
CHARM is excited to present its 2025 Summer Scholars: Viviana Vasquez from Kent State University and Owen Shepherd from the University of Washington.
This 10-week paid program offers training in aging research and promotes foundational and clinical research on the molecular mechanisms that drive normal aging processes and determines how these molecular pathways change across the lifespan.
03.27.2025
CHARM Spring 2025 Seminar
Join Us for CHARM’s Annual Spring Seminar!
CHARM is excited to host its annual Spring Seminar on Thursday, March 27th, in the CTRE Auditorium.
A wine and cheese reception will follow the seminar, providing a great opportunity for networking and discussion.
11.20.2024
Research & Mingle: Healthy Aging with SSOM’s Geriatric Medicine Interest Group & CHARM
Join us for the opportunity to learn more about aging and geriatric medicine research initiatives at Loyola as well as the opportunity to speak with research faculty, clinicians, and students.
05.23.2024
2nd Annual Loyola Women’s Cardiovascular Health Symposium
This annual event will be held at Sunda, 110 W. Illinois St, Chicago IL. Dinner will be served. Register now for this free event!
