Dr. Chang was appointed as the non-executive Director of the Company on December 15, 2025. With a professional background as a physician-scientist and engineer, Dr. Chang 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 served as a postdoctoral and lecturer at 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 and extracorporeal technologies. Dr. Chang has 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 obtained a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in mechanical engineering from Carnegie Mellon University in December 2013 and May 2014, respectively, graduating with University Honors and a minor in biomedical engineering. He obtained a Ph.D. in medical engineering and medical physics from the MIT in June 2018 and a M.D. from Harvard Medical School in May 2023, graduating magna cum laude. He completed his residency in Internal Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital through the Stanbury physician-scientist program in June 2025.