Step into the fascinating world of anti-doping testing in international sports, where the Drug Control Centre takes centre stage, ensuring fairness and integrity in events like the Olympics and the Paralympics. But how does this all work? Let's take a thrilling journey from the athlete's participation in a sporting event to the publication of their test results!
In this episode, our guest is the deputy director of the Drug Control Centre or DCC at King's Forensics, Dr Shobha Ahi. Dr Ahi has been working in analytical chemistry, forensic toxicology and anti-doping related research for close to 17 years.
Today we will discuss how far anti-doping science has come, the direction its heading, the complexities and challenges DCC has to overcome daily, and why more research is needed in this field.
Join us on this spellbinding journey as the curtain rises on the captivating world of anti-doping testing, where sport and science intertwine in an unyielding pursuit of fairness and excellence.
More about Drug Control Center (DCC) at Kings Forensics
DCC is the only World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) accredited lab in the UK. DCC does extraordinary work to ensure that sporting events across the globe are fair and transparent.
The lab played a pivotal role in the 2012 Olympic games, paralympic games, Glasgow 2014 commonwealth games, 2019 Cricket world cup, 2020 UEFA cup, 2021 Triathlon world series, 2022 Commonwealth Games and so many more international events. Read more about DCC here
More about WADA
Enter the world of sporting integrity and fairness with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). Established in 1999, WADA stands as the global guardian against doping in sports, coordinating, promoting, and monitoring efforts to ensure clean competition. WADA orchestrates the testing, sample analysis, and result management processes worldwide. With its unwavering dedication, WADA ensures that athletes can compete on a level playing field, free from performance-enhancing substances.
Read more about WADA here
More about Kings College
King's College London, an academic powerhouse, is globally acclaimed for its remarkable research capability. From cutting-edge scientific breakthroughs to socially impactful studies, King's fosters an environment that encourages originality and fosters innovation. Collaborative partnerships and state-of-the-art facilities amplify the institution's research prowess. Through publications in top-tier journals and influential contributions to academia, King's consistently elevates its reputation as a research leader.
Read more about Kings College London here
Get in touch with Dr Shobha Ahi
Website - https://www.kcl.ac.uk/people/shobha-ahi
Email - shobha.ahi@kcl.ac.uk
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