Biography
Dr. Connor Doherty is a lab instructor in the Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences at the University of Waterloo. His teaching focuses on exercise physiology and applied human physiology, with an emphasis on helping students connect theoretical concepts to hands-on laboratory experiences. He brings extensive experience in undergraduate teaching, having previously instructed courses in cardiovascular and pulmonary physiology, exercise physiology and kinesiology seminars. Dr. Doherty's research background includes designing and conducting human physiology studies, cardiorespiratory exercise testing (VO₂max), ultrasound imaging and physiological data collection. Passionate about student learning, he is committed to creating engaging, supportive, and interactive learning environments that foster critical thinking and confidence in laboratory skills.
Teaching
- KIN 202L - Exercise Physiology and Metabolism Laboratory
- KIN 232L - Research Design and Statistics Laboratory
Education
- PhD, Kinesiology, University of Waterloo
- MSc, Human Health and Nutritional Science, University of Guelph
- BSc, Biomedical Sciences, University of Guelph
Research
Dr. Doherty's research focuses on the integrative cardiovascular and respiratory responses to exercise in humans. His doctoral research examined the physiological mechanisms regulating blood flow during exercise, with a particular focus on the role of vascular β₂-adrenergic receptors in mediating sex differences in exercise hyperemia. His current research interests centre on advancing our understanding of the mechanisms responsible for the integrated cardiorespiratory response to exercise, with the goal of furthering knowledge of human cardiovascular and exercise physiology.
Selected publications
See PubMed for full list of publications.
Doherty CJ, Thompson BP, Rynne PJ, Chang JC, Pulford-Thorpe AE, Angus SA, Fleming ECM, Gartner SL, Au JS, Foster GE, Dominelli PB. The role of β-adrenergic receptors in mediating exercise hyperemia during incremental single-leg knee extension in young males and females. J Appl Physiol, 2025, 138(6):1664-1679.
Doherty CJ, Thompson BP, Rynne PJ, Chang JC, Angus SA, Aguero AJ, Gartner SL, Dominelli P. Exercise-induced bronchodilation is not impacted by beta-adrenergic receptor blockade in males or females. Eur J Appl Physiol, 2026, 126(6):3169-3179.
Doherty CJ, Mann LM, Angus SA, Chan JS, Molgat-Seon Y, Dominelli PB. Impact of wearing a surgical and cloth mask during cycle exercise. Appl Physiol Nutr Metab, 2021, 46(7):753-762.