Liesl Janssens is a PhD student in the Lab of Toxicology at Ghent University. Her virtual poster was a finalist in the PCC’s 2021 virtual poster session in the category of Pilot Studies. She is developing novel activity-based bioassays [...]
Olivier Banuls served as the director for the Cycling Anti-Doping Foundation (CADF), and he is now working with the International Testing Agency (ITA) to help fight doping in cycling. He joins us in this interview to talk about the [...]
Amina Lanaya is the Director General for the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI). She joins us in this episode to discuss UCI’s history, current anti-doping issues in cycling, UCI’s recent partnership with the International Testing Agency (ITA) to help combat doping [...]
Dr. YaYa Yamamoto is the Senior Manager of Education & International Relations at the Japan Anti-Doping Agency (JADA). JADA has been critical in helping prepare for the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games, and Dr. Yamamoto has been leading JADA’s [...]
Greg McKenna brings a rich background in investigation and law enforcement to his current position as Head of Biathlon Integrity Unit. In this episode, Greg discusses biathlon, doping concerns for biathletes, recent changes in the sport, development of the [...]
Janie Soublière is a sports lawyer and arbitrator. She’s done arbitration and legal work for everyone from the International Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) to the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s Anti-Doping Panel. In this episode, Janie discusses her wide [...]
Jim Gagliano is the President and Chief Operating Officer of The Jockey Club, the breed registry for all thoroughbred horses in North America. He also sits on a number of councils and boards related to horse racing. In this [...]
Dr. Rachel Hand is a Research Fellow in Polymer Chemistry at The University of Warwick. In this episode, Dr. Hand discusses her work in the area of advancements in molecularly imprinted polymers and their role in anti-doping as well [...]
Phil Andrews is the Chief Executive Officer of USA Weightlifting. He has brought about significant reform to weightlifting internationally, especially in the area of anti-doping. In this episode, he discusses USA Weightlifting’s anti-doping efforts, recent controversy with the International Weightlifting Federation, [...]
Howard Jacobs is an attorney and a leading advocate for athletes around the world in doping matters. He has represented more than 300 athletes in disciplinary cases related to various issues in sport. In this interview, Howard shares insights [...]
