1 11, 2017

SAB Member Recognized in “Analytical Scientist” Power List

By |2017-11-01T14:19:41-06:00November 1st, 2017|Categories: Blog|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

We are very proud to announce that PCC Scientific Advisory Board member Dr. John Yates was recognized as a top global scientist in this year’s Analytical Scientist’s Power List. Dr. Yates was not only recognized, but voted as a top ten [...]

15 10, 2017

Reference Materials Available for WADA Anti-Doping Laboratories

By |2018-11-16T18:59:08-07:00October 15th, 2017|Categories: Blog|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

When analyzing samples for the presence of performance enhancing substances, comparability of measurement between WADA’s 30 + worldwide laboratories is vital. Anomalies in this domain have the potential to affect not only the reputations or standing of athletes, but also the [...]

9 10, 2017

2nd Annual Larry D. Bowers Excellence in Anti-Doping Science Award

By |2018-11-16T18:59:09-07:00October 9th, 2017|Categories: Blog|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

Dr. William Schanzer 2017's Larry D. Bowers Excellence in Anti-Doping Science Award was presented to Prof. Dr Wilhelm Schänzer in recognition of his vital role in the fight for clean sport over his 30+ year anti-doping career. Dr. Schänzer has [...]

6 10, 2017

PhD Student wins Prestigious Award for PCC Funded Research

By |2018-11-16T18:59:09-07:00October 6th, 2017|Categories: Blog|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , |

This interview was also featured in the PCC's 2017 Fall Newsletter. The PCC was excited to catch up with Danielle Moncrieffe after she was presented the Barber Prize by the British Mass Spectrometry Society at their annual meeting. The BMSS awards [...]

5 10, 2017

Enhancing Steroid Detection through the PCC’s TRF

By |2018-11-16T18:59:09-07:00October 5th, 2017|Categories: Blog|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

This article also featured in the PCC's 2017 Fall Newsletter. In 2008 Dr. Tom Brenna at Cornell University was awarded the PCC’s first grant for a project entitled “Characterization of the Human Urinary Steroidome for Anti-Doping Applications.” The project’s ambitious aim [...]

22 09, 2017

Invitation to Participate in PhD Anti-Doping Course – Copenhagen, Denmark.

By |2018-11-16T18:59:09-07:00September 22nd, 2017|Categories: Blog|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

The Faculty of Science at the University of Copenhagen is offering a FREE PhD level course entitled "Anti-doping and Human Exercise Performance" from November 20-24, 2017. The course will be held on site at the University of Copenhagen in Denmark. The [...]

13 09, 2017

The PCC’s Research Impact Report

By |2024-01-12T13:45:51-07:00September 13th, 2017|Categories: Blog|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

What is the PCC's Research Impact Report? In 2017, the PCC began an initiative to more deliberately track the impact of the research we fund. One of the mechanisms used for this is the RIR, or Research Impact Report. The [...]

25 08, 2017

2016 PCC Funding by Research Topic

By |2018-11-16T18:59:09-07:00August 25th, 2017|Categories: Blog|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

In 2016 the PCC funded 22 research projects (not including Working Group awards). The following represents a breakdown of research as a product of project category. Projects were categorized by the PCC'S Scientific Advisory Board.   Steroids: 36% Projects which study [...]

16 08, 2017

Interview with Dr. Garvican-Lewis

By |2018-11-16T18:59:10-07:00August 16th, 2017|Categories: Blog|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

  In honor of Australia's National Science Week, the PCC interviewed Dr. Laura Garvican-Lewis, a researcher at the Australian Institute of Sport currently conducting research she hopes will improve the Athlete Biological Passport. Born in the UK, Laura moved to Australia [...]

27 07, 2017

New Growth Hormone Test Results from Global Scientific Collaboration

By |2017-07-27T13:45:53-06:00July 27th, 2017|Categories: Blog|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

  In 2012, the PCC assembled a team of researchers representing five distinct laboratories around the world: Dr. David Cowan of King’s College London Drug Control Center, Dr. Andrew Hoofnagle of the University of Washington, Dr. Mario Thevis of the Sport University [...]