Date, Time, and Location
Wednesday, October 7, 2026, 11:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Commonwealth Room, 50 Washington Street, Westborough
Session Description
We're thrilled to welcome Chancellor McManus to the President's Office for this special session. This session provides an excellent opportunity to meet the Chancellor, understand his vision and priorities, and establish meaningful connections for the collaborative work ahead.
Speaker Bios
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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