Dr. Chris Perumalla holds a Professor Emeritus status in the Department of Physiology in the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto (U of T).  Chris has had a distinguished career as an educator, innovator, mentor and strategic leader at U of T for nearly 30 years.  During this time, he has received several awards including the President’s Teaching Award for sustained educational leadership and mentorship award from the Canadian Institute of Health Research.  Chris took early retirement in 2017 and worked as the Associate Senior Pastor and subsequently as the Senior Pastor at Rexdale Alliance Church in Toronto.  Chris has also served on several boards including churches and parachurch organizations.  Currently Chris serves as the pastor/mentor at Scarborough Chinese Alliance Church to their English congregation.  Chris frequently speaks at churches, retreats and educational conferences. Chris is married to Phebe and they both have two adult children and two adorable grandchildren.