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We're excited to hear updates from Dr. Bradley Johnson on his PCC-funded research at #PCC2025! He will present on his work examining residues of anabolic agents in the meat supply chain in our first session. 🧪 🚫💊 Register to join us in-person or virtually: lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/pg4pk...

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Higenamine is prohibited in sport but is present in some spices & traditional medicines. Researchers developed a new assay that allows for rapid & quantitative higenamine detection in products like throat lozenges, plant beverages, syrups, & grass coral. 🧪 🚫💊 www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

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Our 1st #PCC2025 session will focus on PCC-funded research addressing challenges in detection & deterrence, including work to identify biomarkers & develop new assays from our Collagen Turnover Working Group, led by Dr. Andy Hoofnagle. 🧪 🚫💊 Register here: lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/pg4pk...

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In this new #podcast episode, Dr. Tina Suominen discusses the Helsinki Doping Control Laboratory, their history (including a major move & WADA re-accreditation), & some of their exciting research & methods development projects. cleancompetition.org/anti-doping-... #antidoping #science #scicomm 🧪

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We're excited to announce the Keynote Speaker for #PCC2025 will be Dr. Rahul Gupta, the 1st medical doctor to serve as ONDCP Director. Join us in-person or virtually to hear him share insights from his career dedicated to improving public health & safety. lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/pg4pk...

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Thank you to everyone who submitted a Pre-Application for our PCC Research Grants & Fellowships! Notifications have been emailed to those invited to submit full applications, and full applications are due March 1st. Visit our website to learn more. cleancompetition.org/programs/gra... #antidoping 🧪

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We've published over 140 podcast episodes featuring leading experts in anti-doping and sport integrity. Visit our website to browse past episodes, or find our show and subscribe on your favorite podcast platform. cleancompetition.org/anti-doping-... #cleansport #antidoping #podcast #sportintegrity

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Registration is now open for our upcoming #PCC2025 Conference on the future of sport drug testing! We're offering virtual & in-person attendance options. Please note, space is limited for in-person attendance, so register ASAP to join us in person in NYC! lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/pg4pk...

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Meclofenoxate is a stimulant prohibited in-competition, but its primary marker 4-CPA can also be attributed to cosmetic use or herbicide exposure. Scientists analyzed urine after exposure to these 4-CPA sources to provide useful data for #antidoping cases. 🧪 www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

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In our latest podcast episode, Dr. Brad Johnson discussed the potential for contamination of meat with growth promoters that are prohibited in sport, as well as his PCC-funded research on the presence of anabolic agent residues in meat. #antidoping 🧪 cleancompetition.org/anti-doping-...

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This systematic review examines evidence surrounding use of selective androgen receptor modulators (SARMs) in athletes, including prevalence, use patterns, harmful side effects, & more. Authors emphasize a need to regulate these gray-market compounds. #antidoping journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...

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Our #PCC2025 Conference is coming up soon! The theme for the meeting is "The Future of Sport Drug Testing: Innovation in Detection and Deterrence". Keep an eye out for registration information and details about conference sessions in the coming weeks! #antidoping #cleansport

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This study adds to evidence that sulfate endogenous anabolic androgenic steroid metabolites can improve the detectability of testosterone use in Caucasian populations & Asian populations (where UGT2B17 gene deletions are common). analyticalsciencejournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/... 🧪 🚫💊

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Detecting anabolic androgenic steroid misuse in those w/ the UGT2B17 gene deletion is hard. Authors report examining the urinary steroid profile & isotope ratio mass spectrometry markers can help, but detection windows are short. 🧪 🚫💊 analyticalsciencejournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...

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New podcast episode! Dr. Brad Johnson discusses his research on muscle growth & the potential for meat contamination w/ growth promoters relevant to #antidoping. He also shared findings from a PCC-funded study examining anabolic agent residues in meat. 🧪 #scicomm cleancompetition.org/anti-doping-...

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Global Drug Reference Online (Global DRO) can help you determine if any medications you are prescribed are prohibited in sport. Need help getting started? USADA created a step-by-step guide to make it easy for anyone to check their medications. www.usada.org/athletes/sub... #antidoping #cleansport

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Reminder! Pre-applications for PCC Research Grants and Fellowships are due TOMORROW! Visit our website to learn more and submit your application. cleancompetition.org/application-... #antidoping #research #cleansport #science #grants #funding

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Halostachine is a stimulant that is prohibited in-competition in sport, and it may be present in some supplements marketed to increase energy or build muscle. Learn more in this blog article from Sport Integrity Australia. www.sportintegrity.gov.au/news/integri... #antidoping

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Dried urine spots may be a viable alternative matrix for #antidoping with logistics/cost benefits. This study details the development of a testing procedure for detecting 237 prohibited drugs/metabolites in dried urine spots. The initial results are promising. 🧪 link.springer.com/article/10.1...

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Learn more about the @unesconow.bsky.social Chair in Doping Studies & Analysis of Anti-Doping Policies from our latest podcast guest Dr. Ekain Zubizarreta. He also shares updates on recent research studies on #antidoping policy, anti-doping organizations, & more. cleancompetition.org/anti-doping-...

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Triptorelin is a synthetic hormone used to treat prostate cancer, but it could indirectly enhance performance. Authors studied the effects of triptorelin on hormones in urine & serum & identified a metabolite to use for #antidoping. 🧪 analyticalsciencejournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...

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🚨 Job opportunity at the Drug Control Centre in London! They are seeking a senior analyst to lead the LC-MS team at their WADA-accredited laboratory. Apply by February 5th. Learn more about the position here: www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DLL360/r... #antidoping #cleansport #science #research #chemistry

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Subscribe to our YouTube channel to make sure you don't miss new episodes of our podcast and other updates from the PCC! www.youtube.com/@partnership... #antidoping #science #cleansport #research

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Therapeutic use exemptions allow athletes to take necessary medications that are prohibited in sport. Authors discuss concerns & conclusions regarding human growth hormone treatment for adolescents w/ short stature who are not growth hormone deficient. #antidoping 🧪 academic.oup.com/jcem/advance...

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In this new episode, Dr. Ekain Zubizarreta discusses his role as part of the UNESCO Chair in Doping Studies & Analysis of Anti-Doping Policies, as well as research he & colleagues have conducted on #antidoping policy, anti-doping organizations, & more. 🧪 #scicomm cleancompetition.org/anti-doping-...

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There are less than 2 weeks left to submit your PCC Research Grant or Fellowship Pre-application! Visit our Application Center for more information and to apply. Invited full applications will be due March 1st. cleancompetition.org/application-... #antidoping #cleansport #science #research #grants

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Definitely worth a read! The Annual Banned-Substance Review is a great resource for staying up to date on recent #antidoping research & advances, including new data on established doping agents & new potentially relevant substances. 🧪 analyticalsciencejournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...

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Sample collection & analysis are important components of a successful #antidoping program. Athletes must comply with the established sample collection protocols, & this article from USADA describes athletes' responsibilities, and what happens if they fail to meet them. www.usada.org/athlete-advi...

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In this recent study, researchers examined the prevalence of supplement use and doping in athletes, finding 96% of athletes used supplements, and 4% of athletes used doping substances. Use of supplements was related to doping. pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC... #antidoping 🧪 #science

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To stay ahead of those who dope, scientists like Dr. Michaël Polet are working hard to continue making #antidoping analyses more sensitive, more comprehensive, and more cost-effective. 🧪 Learn more about his work, including PCC-funded research, here: cleancompetition.org/anti-doping-podcast/141

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Long-term anabolic androgenic steroid (AAS) use is linked w/ cardiac disease & early sudden death. Authors measured myocardial flow reserve (MFR) to examine potential mechanisms. MFR was impaired in current AAS users & former users years after cessation. #antidoping 🧪 jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...

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Attention early-career #antidoping researchers! The PCC is dedicated supporting the next generation of anti-doping scientists through our Fellowship Program. 🧪 Visit our website to learn more, and submit by February 1st! cleancompetition.org/programs/fel...

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Athlete support personnel (ASP) can influence the attitudes and actions of elite athletes. This study found major #antidoping knowledge gaps in ASP. Improving their knowledge and promoting positive attitudes toward anti-doping efforts may enhance #cleansport. 🧪 journals.plos.org/plosone/arti...

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Our next Anti-Doping Research Grant Pre-Application deadline is less than a month away! Submit your Pre-Application by February 1st, and invited full applications are due March 1st. Visit our website to learn more. cleancompetition.org/programs/gra... #antidoping #cleansport #science #grants

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New ep! Dr. Michaël 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. 🧪 #chemsky cleancompetition.org/anti-doping-podcast/141

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In his PCC-funded research, Dr. Chris 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. 🧪 cleancompetition.org/2025/01/06/i... #chemsky

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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 & limitations of this approach. 🚫💊 www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

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Many stakeholders work together to support clean sport, but #antidoping & sport integrity can be complicated. Athletics Integrity Unit created a helpful guide to share key information about testing, prohibited substances, anti-doping rule violations & more. www.athleticsintegrity.org/downloads/pd...

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We published 24 new podcast episodes in 2024 featuring researchers, WADA-accredited Anti-Doping Labs, National Anti-Doping Organizations, athletes, legal experts, and other key stakeholders in #antidoping. Visit our website to catch up on our latest episodes. cleancompetition.org/anti-doping-...

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This study on EPO & EPO receptor agonist (ERA) detection in micro-capillary serum samples showed EPO was stable in blood & ERA blood samples can be collected & shipped w/o costly temperature controls & w/o loss of detectability. 🚫💊 🧪 analyticalsciencejournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...

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Athletics Integrity Unit highlights testing statistics from the period leading up to the Paris 2024 Games, including a breakdown of in-competition and out-of-competition tests. Congrats to all who contributed to this remarkable effort for clean sport! 🚫💊 www.athleticsintegrity.org/downloads/pd...

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Banned substances can split into various "pieces", and the pieces can be used to 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. 🚫💊 🧪 pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39600139/

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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. 🧪 👩‍🔬 🚫💊 cleancompetition.org/anti-doping-podcast/140

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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 lab or advancing anti-doping research. 🧪 Learn more: cleancompetition.org/programs/fel...

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Staying healthy and eating right can be tough around the holidays, but good nutrition can help you feel and perform your best as you get ready for the New Year! Learn more in this article from the U.S. Anti-doping Agency. www.usada.org/spirit-of-sp... #antidoping

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HMB may enhance performance, & proactive monitoring could provide insight on its use. This study reported initial reference ranges for endogenous HMB, examined excretion after administration, & found exogenous use is detectable. analyticalsciencejournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/... 🧪 🚫💊

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In this episode, Dr. Lena Ekström discusses her #antidoping research, including a prior PCC-funded project. She's been focusing on detecting steroid use, but we also covered a recent paper on detecting micro-dosing of recombinant human erythropoietin. 🧪 cleancompetition.org/anti-doping-podcast/140

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