Partnership for Clean Competition

New podcast episode! Dr. Michael Polet discusses his PCC-funded research developing new methods to improve #antidoping analyses as well as recent work using high-temperature liquid chromatography-isotope ratio mass spectrometry to improve steroid detection. https://lnkd.in/g_HCtYhS Ghent University #cleansport #research #science

In his PCC-funded research, Dr. Christopher Chouinard developed a method to rapidly detect 40 prohibited steroids, and he created a database with known and theoretical steroids to help #antidoping labs detect novel steroids that could be used in the future. https://lnkd.in/g8dKdhPs #cleansport #chemistry #science #research #spectrometry Clemson University

Bioassays could be used to detect the biological effects of doping substances, regardless of their chemical structure. This review examines research on activity-based assays to detect doping substances, including strengths and limitations of this approach. https://lnkd.in/gt-qKJ6Y #antidoping #cleansport #bioassays #science #research

Many stakeholders work together to support clean sport, but #antidoping and sport integrity can be complicated. Athletics Integrity Unit put together a helpful guide that shares key information about testing, prohibited substances, anti-doping rule violations, and more. https://lnkd.in/gu7P-SZR #cleansport #SportIntegrity World Athletics

We published 24 new podcast episodes in 2024 featuring researchers, WADA-accredited Anti-Doping Labs, National Anti-Doping Organizations, athletes, legal experts, and other important stakeholders in #antidoping. Visit our website to catch up on our latest episodes. https://lnkd.in/e-S827q

A new study on EPO and EPO receptor agonist (ERA) detection in microvolumetric capillary serum samples showed EPO was stable in blood samples and ERA blood samples can be collected in the field and shipped without costly temperature controls and without loss of detectability. https://lnkd.in/g-H7hf7P #antidoping #cleansport #science

A recent press release from Athletics Integrity Unit highlights impressive testing statistics from the period leading up to the #Paris2024 Games, including a breakdown of in-competition and out-of-competition tests. Congratulations to all who contributed to this remarkable effort for #cleansport! https://lnkd.in/gHWknPSu World Athletics, David Howman CNZM #antidoping

Banned substances can split into various "pieces", and the pieces can be used to help detect doping. This study examines how the structure of atoms in molecules of a steroid affect which pieces form, and more work is needed in this area to improve doping detection. https://lnkd.in/gxwRbpNt #antidoping #cleansport #chemistry #MassSpectrometry World Anti-Doping Agency

Make sure you catch our latest #podcast episode featuring Dr. Lena Ekström! She shares details on a PCC-funded research project, ongoing work to better detect use of steroids, identifying micro-dosing of recombinant human erythropoietin, and more. https://lnkd.in/gnsfZbsw #antidoping #cleansport #research #science #podcasts Karolinska Institutet, Karolinska University Hospital

Our PCC fellowships are helping support the next generation of #antidoping scientists! Fellowship awards are geared towards PhD scientists who wish to pursue a career working in a WADA-accredited anti-doping laboratory or advancing anti-doping research. Visit our website to learn more and apply. https://lnkd.in/grAyWHws