Appointee Biographies

WALTER PERCHAL

Walter Perchal is a managing director at IC Inc, and a director of Centre of Excellence in Security, Resilience and Intelligence at York University, Schulich Executive Education Centre. His community involvement includes serving as a fellow with York University, and mentor at Quo Vadis.

DAVID BODENSTEIN

Dr. David Bodenstein earned his Honours Bachelor of Science in Pharmacology and Toxicology before completing his PhD in Dr. Andreazza’s laboratory at the University of Toronto in 2023. His doctoral research focused on developing novel therapeutic approaches for mitochondrial dysfunction and brain disease, specifically by modulating mitochondrial biogenesis and transplantation in patient-derived 2D and 3D cellular models. He is now a postdoctoral researcher in Dr. Radisic’s laboratory at the University of Toronto and the Toronto General Research Institute, where he focuses on advancing the clinical application of mitochondrial transplantation for cardiac tissue regeneration. Dr. Bodenstein is committed to patient advocacy and community engagement through mentorship with Big Brothers Big Sisters Toronto and various fundraising initiatives, including the Ride to Conquer Cancer with Princess Margaret Hospital and Trek Everest with Markham Stouffville Hospital.