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30 10, 2016

What’s Scarier than Bad Science?

By |2018-11-16T18:59:11-07:00October 30th, 2016|Categories: Blog|

The PCC relies on the valuable contributions of scientists around the world to advance our pursuit of protecting clean athletes through high quality research. The scientists we fund are passionate about their work, committed to scientific excellence, and staunchly adherent to [...]

7 10, 2016

Fellowship Friday: an interview with Dr. Liying Jiang

By |2018-11-16T18:59:11-07:00October 7th, 2016|Categories: Blog|

After graduating with a PhD in Analytical Chemistry from Stockholm University in 2015 and receiving an honorable mention for the Phabian Award from the Swedish Pharmaceutical Society for her PhD thesis, Dr. Liying Jiang is ready to start a career in [...]

28 09, 2016

What’s Next Wednesday: PCC Funded Anti-Doping Reference Materials for WADA-Accredited Labs

By |2022-10-20T16:05:50-06:00September 28th, 2016|Categories: Blog|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |

Metrology, the science of measurement, is a critical component of nearly all competitive sports. Whether providing accurate measurements for a runner’s time or the distance of a quarterback’s pass, achievement in sport is driven by comparative metrics. The measurement of [...]

19 09, 2016

Autumn 2016

By |2018-11-16T18:59:11-07:00September 19th, 2016|Categories: Newsletters|Tags: , , , , , , , |

  We are excited to present to you our second newsletter: your opportunity to explore a sampling of the achievements, perspectives and scientific projects of our researchers, while keeping informed of funding deadlines and programs. We hope you enjoy and encourage you [...]

8 09, 2016

Beyond Anabolic Steroids: Anti-Doping Research has Multiple Priorities

By |2018-11-16T18:59:11-07:00September 8th, 2016|Categories: Blog|Tags: , , , , , , |

A common misconception of doping in sport is that the problem is confined to substances like steroids and growth hormone (HGH) which promote the growth of skeletal muscle. However, the scope of doping, and thus the research that must accompany it, [...]

2 09, 2016

Reference Materials to detect Growth Hormone Biomarkers

By |2018-11-16T18:59:12-07:00September 2nd, 2016|Categories: Blog|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

Recognizing a critical need for independent means of quality control and method validation within laboratory doping analysis, the Partnership for Clean Competition has funded the production of certified anti-doping reference materials for banned substance analysis. The project, entitled "Production of a [...]

23 08, 2016

PCC Grant Application Tip Series: Part 2

By |2024-01-12T13:35:17-07:00August 23rd, 2016|Categories: Blog|Tags: , , , |

For the second installment of our Grant Application Tip series, we’d like to address a common reason for being denied PCC grant funding: not complying with PCC application requirements. The PCC understands that scientific researchers are exceptionally busy -  and [...]

26 07, 2016

What’s Next Wednesday: Dr. Diamandis Investigates Link Between PSA & Doping

By |2022-10-20T16:06:16-06:00July 26th, 2016|Categories: Blog|

Dr. Diamandis (pictured left) has recently published research in Clinical Chemistry discussing the potential linkage between PSA and doping detection. PCC funded research by Dr. E.P. Diamandis discussing the implications of Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) for anti-doping has [...]

12 07, 2016

PCC Grant Application Tips Series: Part 1

By |2024-01-12T13:37:46-07:00July 12th, 2016|Categories: Blog|Tags: , , , |

At the PCC, we recognize that applying for grants is a time consuming and arduous process. Despite this, not all applications are fruitful. As the premier anti-doping research collaborative, the PCC has assessed hundreds of grant applications and noticed commonalities [...]