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 [...]