100 episodes

Want to stay up to date on important issues in anti-doping research, technology, law, policy, and more? This podcast presented by the Partnership for Clean Competition covers important topics in the anti-doping field through interviews with experts including scientists, sport organizations, athletes, and other clean sport champions. The Partnership for Clean Competition is a global non-profit organization that is protecting the integrity of sport and public health by engaging and supporting the world’s top scientists and innovators in high-quality anti-doping research and development. The mission of this podcast is to increase awareness of issues related to anti-doping, educate the public about anti-doping science, policies, and practices, as well as to inspire people to pursue careers in anti-doping professions. The Anti-Doping Podcast is hosted by Marie McNeely, PhD.

The Anti-Doping Podcast Dr. Marie McNeely and the Partnership for Clean Competition

    • Health & Fitness
    • 5.0 • 14 Ratings

Want to stay up to date on important issues in anti-doping research, technology, law, policy, and more? This podcast presented by the Partnership for Clean Competition covers important topics in the anti-doping field through interviews with experts including scientists, sport organizations, athletes, and other clean sport champions. The Partnership for Clean Competition is a global non-profit organization that is protecting the integrity of sport and public health by engaging and supporting the world’s top scientists and innovators in high-quality anti-doping research and development. The mission of this podcast is to increase awareness of issues related to anti-doping, educate the public about anti-doping science, policies, and practices, as well as to inspire people to pursue careers in anti-doping professions. The Anti-Doping Podcast is hosted by Marie McNeely, PhD.

    Protecting Clean Sport and Public Health in Denmark - Kim Ravn

    Protecting Clean Sport and Public Health in Denmark - Kim Ravn

    Kim Højgaard Ravn is Chief Executive Officer of Anti Doping Denmark, and he has worked for the organization for over ten years, serving in a variety of roles to advance clean sport. In our interview, Kim talks about his career, how the anti-doping landscape has evolved over the past decade, and the organization’s commitment to clean sport and supporting anti-doping science. Kim discusses the work they are doing at Anti-Doping Denmark currently, including anti-doping efforts in organized sports and also in gyms and fitness centers across the country.

    • 35 min
    Directing the Brazilian Doping Control Lab and Advancing Anti-Doping Research - Henrique Pereira, PhD

    Directing the Brazilian Doping Control Lab and Advancing Anti-Doping Research - Henrique Pereira, PhD

    Dr. Henrique Marcelo Gualberto Pereira is Director of the Brazilian Doping Control Laboratory and Professor in the Department of Analytical Chemistry at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro. Henrique is also President of the World Association of Anti-Doping Scientists (WAADS). In our conversation, we talk about his background, the Brazilian Doping Control Laboratory, and the role of WAADS in the anti-doping community. He also shares some of the important research that he and his colleagues are working on, including using a zebrafish water tank model to better understand the metabolism of prohibited substances and research aimed at better detecting use of cobalt, a prohibited substance that can impact red blood cell production. 

    • 39 min
    The State of the Science Surrounding Blood Collection Devices from Tasso, Inc. - Matthew Fedoruk, PhD

    The State of the Science Surrounding Blood Collection Devices from Tasso, Inc. - Matthew Fedoruk, PhD

    As a follow-up to our previous episode focused on innovative Blood Collection Devices from Tasso, Inc., Dr. Matthew Fedoruk joins us to discuss how Tasso's blood collection devices are being used in anti-doping and the state of the science of what we can detect with these devices for anti-doping purposes. He covers important benefits of these devices, current limitations, and some of the key milestones and future directions for implementation in anti-doping testing. Dr. Fedoruk is Chief Science Officer at the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA), and he is also Co-Chair of the Partnership for Clean Competition's Scientific Advisory Board. 

    • 47 min
    How Tasso is Innovating Blood Collection in Anti-Doping and Beyond - RJ Asplund and Erwin Berthier, PhD

    How Tasso is Innovating Blood Collection in Anti-Doping and Beyond - RJ Asplund and Erwin Berthier, PhD

    Collecting blood samples is critical in anti-doping testing and a variety of clinical applications such as diagnostics and disease monitoring. However, traditional blood testing approaches can be a major pain point for athletes, sport organizations, patients, and their care teams. Tasso, Inc. is a company developing innovative products to improve the user experience surrounding blood collection. In this episode, Dr. Erwin Berthier and RJ Asplund describe Tasso's current devices and how they work, the benefits of these products, and how their work is helping advance anti-doping. Erwin is Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer and RJ is Vice President of Commercial at Tasso, Inc.

    • 39 min
    118 - Developing Novel Methods and Biomarkers to Detect Growth Hormone Doping - Martin Bidlingmaier, MD

    118 - Developing Novel Methods and Biomarkers to Detect Growth Hormone Doping - Martin Bidlingmaier, MD

    Dr. Martin Bidlingmaier is Head of the Endocrine Laboratory, and he leads the Neuroendocrine Research Group in the Department of Internal Medicine at the Ludwig-Maximilians-University of Munich. Martin conducts clinical and basic research, particularly focusing on the development and validation of laboratory methods to diagnose and monitor pituitary and adrenal hormones, physiology, pathophysiology and biomarkers of growth hormone action, and endocrine aspects of doping in sports. In this episode, we discuss his work identifying new biomarkers and developing novel methods to measure growth hormone and detect growth hormone doping. He describes how growth hormone isoforms and the formation of complexes can help distinguish doping, and how the protein soluble α-klotho has emerged as a potential biomarker that may be useful in anti-doping analyses.

    • 54 min
    Keeping Sport Clean in New Zealand and Beyond - Nick Paterson

    Keeping Sport Clean in New Zealand and Beyond - Nick Paterson

    Nick Paterson is Chief Executive of Drug Free Sport New Zealand, which will soon become part of a new Integrity Sport and Recreation Commission in New Zealand. He is also Governing Board Chair for the Institute of Anti-Doping Organisations (iNADO). In this episode, Nick talks more about Drug Free Sport New Zealand, including the organization’s history, the resources and services they provide, and their role in the global anti-doping community. He also discusses upcoming changes for sport integrity in New Zealand, and their key focus areas for the future.

    • 44 min

Customer Reviews

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14 Ratings

14 Ratings

Judith Su ,

Anti-doping podcast

Anti-doping is an important area of research that protects sportsmanship and health. Dr. McNeely is a great host and a pleasure to work with.

Duffash ,

Excellent Show

Absolutly a must listen for anyone involved in competitive sports. Great quality info and audio. Dr. McNeely is an excellent host.

Life&RelationshipCoach ,

Wisdom for every Athlete

Anyone involved with the sports world needs to be kept up on this valuable information from Dr. Marie - whether you are an athlete, coach, family member or sponsor for an athlete - get the facts on the laws and rules around doping and other important topics for the sports world! Awesome guests! Coach Riana Milne

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