Conan Shing

I am a PhD candidate at the University of Exeter and the University of Queensland through the QUEX Institute initiative. My research investigates the use of cycling exercise as a non-pharmacological intervention to alleviate menopausal symptoms and menopause-associated vascular decline. Alongside my work in clinical exercise physiology, I am involved in high-performance road and track cycling as both a sports scientist and mechanic, supporting teams at the UCI Track Nations Cup, UCI European circuit, and UCI Asian circuit.

Prior to commencing my PhD, I completed a Bachelor of Human Kinetics at the University of British Columbia (2019–2023), specializing in clinical exercise physiology. During my time at UBC, I conducted independent research in the Cardiopulmonary Laboratory for Experimental and Applied Physiology (CPLEAP), where I specialized in environmental and autonomic physiology. My research investigated how environmental stressors such as altitude, hypoxia, hypercapnia, and microgravity influence autonomic control of breathing and blood pressure. Notable projects included publishing data collected during the 2019 Everest Global Reach Expedition.

I am currently seeking opportunities to further integrate my experience in high-performance cycling with my academic research and clinical exercise physiology expertise.