How do chemists support clean sport and clean athletes? We are pleased to share this excellent overview of the role of chemistry in anti-doping collection and analysis techniques, featuring PCC funded researcher Dr. David Cowan, and PCC Fellow Dr. Liying Jiang, both [...]
Below are just a few of the labs at the forefront of the fight against doping. This list will be updated regularly. King's College London Drug Control Center PCC Researchers: Dr. David Cowan (2012-2017) "IGF-1 Working Group" (2013-14) "Developing a [...]
The PCC grant-making process is one of the quickest funding decision turnaround times in the industry while maintaining a rigorous scientific peer review process - a fact we are incredibly proud of. If you have applied for a PCC grant, [...]
At our 2017 Conference, several leading edge technologies were unveiled (including testing using dried plasma spots, and breath) that could make anti-doping testing cheaper and easier for leagues, and less invasive for athletes. The PCC invited Mr. Dan Halem, Chief Legal Officer [...]
Since 2008, the PCC has worked to fund investigator-led anti-doping research, with an emphasis on funding projects with a high likelihood to deter and detect doping across the sporting landscape. Recognizing the importance of a data-driven approach to assess the impact [...]
At the PCC’s 2017 Conference we had the pleasure of awarding our Outstanding Contribution to Anti-Doping Science award to Dr. Jack Henion and Dr. Imelda Ryona of Q² Solutions, for their work creating dried plasma spot (DPS) technology which offers an easy, [...]
At the PCC’s 2017 Conference we had the pleasure of awarding our Outstanding Contribution to Anti-Doping Science award to Dr. Imelda Ryona of Q² Solutions, who was integral in the creation of dried plasma spot technology which offer an easy, [...]
Last week, the PCC held our bi-annual conference. Themed Beyond Research: Translating Anti-Doping Impact into Impact, the conference featured panels and presentations highlighting the newest technology resulting from PCC research, and the implications of such advances for anti-doping labs, administrators, and [...]
We were beyond inspired by the remarkable progress displayed by PCC researchers, and the passion for clean sport showcased by the diverse anti-doping community present at our 2017 Conference. It was wonderful to see scientists, athletes, and administrators brought together by [...]
USADA Solicits Nominations for the Second Annual LD Bowers Excellence in Anti-Doping Science Award The 2nd Annual USADA “Larry D. Bowers Excellence in Anti-Doping Science Award” will be awarded to an individual who has contributed to the advancement of anti-doping science [...]
