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DeterrencePrograms that deter the use of banned doping practices Drug Testing | Education | Research Research
IntroductionASDA supported a number of anti-doping research initiatives. This research helped improve the development and deployment of ASDA’s and various other organisations’ anti-doping programs. The Agency continued to support the ASDTL in developing and improving detection capabilities. Australian Anti-Doping Research PanelASDA participated in the establishment of the Australian Anti-Doping Research Panel with the ASC, DCITA and independent experts. The panel aims to prioritise and oversee the distribution of Australia’s drugs in sport research funding. The Commonwealth Government’s Backing Australia’s Sporting Ability strategy provided $790 000 for anti-doping research with further money available in following years. WADA Funded ResearchWADA allocated $3.4 million to Australian research projects being conducted by the Garvin Institute of Medical Research and the ASDTL. This research aims to develop new detection methods that will enhance the fight against doping. Australian Institute of Sport Ethics CommitteeASDA fulfilled its role as an anti-doping consultant with the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) Ethics Committee. The Agency provided technical advice on a range of drugs in sport matters and ensured AIS research projects conformed to anti-doping requirements. EPO Test ReviewASDA, in consultation with the AIS and ASDTL, prepared a submission for WADA regarding EPO detection protocols. ASDA continued to implement blood testing in its domestic program (using the IOC approved Sydney Protocol) to detect endurance enhancing substances such as EPO. ASDA supported a scientifically valid and standardised detection methodology (the Sydney Protocol) to protect athlete rights and ensure positive test results are upheld. |
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