Dr. Brian Yale Chang is the Chief Medical Officer of the Company, President of MicroPort Scientific America, and a physician-scientist and engineer. He has over a decade of experience in the medical technology industry, having co-founded and led early-stage research, development, and business strategy at several medical technology ventures.
Previously, Dr. Chang held postdoctoral and teaching appointments at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (“MIT”), where he oversaw interdisciplinary research teams and developed curriculum in cardiovascular physiology and medical technology. His academic research has focused on cardiac support devices and extracorporeal systems.
He has authored 17 peer-reviewed publications and is a named inventor on multiple patents related to cardiovascular technologies. Dr. Chang’s contributions have been recognized through numerous honors, including the Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowship, the Seidman Prize for Outstanding Thesis, and teaching awards from both Harvard Medical School and MIT.
Dr. Chang holds a Bachelor and Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University, graduating with University Honors. He earned a Ph.D. in Medical Engineering and Medical Physics from MIT, M.D. from Harvard Medical School, graduating magna cum laude, and completed medical residency at Massachusetts General Hospital.