Welcome Chancellor David D. McManus

Session Description

Chancellor David McManus, the newly appointed chancellor of Chan Medical School, will speak about his experience during this time of transition at UMass Chan. He will talk about his goals and objectives for the medical school.  This session provides an excellent opportunity for UMPO managers to meet the newest chancellor in the system and to reflect on the important ways in which the work of the President’s Office can help advance the mission of UMass Chan.

Speaker Bio

Chancellor David D. McManus

David D. McManus, MD’02, ScM’12, MBA, professor of medicine, renowned clinical and research cardiologist, and expert in digital medicine, is the chancellor of UMass Chan Medical School. Dr. McManus was appointed in April 2026 and began his tenure in June 2026.

He is the first alumnus to lead UMass Chan.

McManus is the founding director of UMass Chan’s Program in Digital Medicine and has secured more than $140 million in National Institutes of Health funding. He has published more than 400 scientific papers focused on digital health and cardiovascular care. Throughout his career, he has led efforts to train the next generation of healthcare innovators and researchers through programs funded by the NIH and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. He has advised and mentored more than 100 undergraduate and graduate students, research staff, postdoctoral trainees and faculty members.

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