David D. McManus, MD , is the Chair and Professor of Medicine at UMass Chan Medical School , where he also holds the Richard M. Haidack Professor in Medicine endowed title. He is affiliated with multiple departments across T.H. Chan School of Medicine and Morningside Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences , including Cardiovascular Medicine, Population and Quantitative Health Sciences, and Clinical Investigation. Education: Brown University – BS in Biological Sciences University of Massachusetts Medical School – MD University of Massachusetts Medical School – MS in Clinical Investigation Research Interests: McManus is a leading figure in cardiovascular medicine and digital health innovation . His research spans atrial fibrillation screening and management , wearable device validation , home-based cardiac monitoring , stroke prevention , hypertension , and population health informatics . He leads large-scale trials such as the GUARD-AF and VITAL-AF studies, evaluating the utility of wearable ECG devices in detecting undiagnosed atrial fibrillation. His work also includes COVID-19 diagnostics , digital therapeutics , and AI applications in cardiology . Scientific Awards & Recognition: While specific awards are not listed, McManus's prolific publication record and leadership roles in national and international trials underscore his prominence in cardiovascular and digital health research. Grants & Funding: He has received funding from NIH and other major bodies for trials such as GUARD-AF, VITAL-AF, and digital health interventions for stroke survivors and COPD patients. Labs & Teams: McManus leads interdisciplinary teams across UMass Medical School, collaborating with experts in cardiology, data science, behavioral science, and health informatics. His work integrates clinical research with real-world digital health implementation.







