How to Re>ACT When Doping is Close to Home
March 22, 2017
When you know a person is making poor choices – ones that threaten both their health and the integrity of sport – how do you Re>ACT?
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5 Voices Fighting for Clean Sport
March 14, 2017
The fight for clean sport is one that must be fought from every angle, from the athletes who shape the culture and demand accountability, to the scientists who advance testing and detection methods, to the sports leaders who choose to put athletes’ rights and a level playing field above all else.
USADA Retests Samples for Unapproved and Abused Blood Booster
December 15, 2016
A new class of drugs, called HIF-stabilizing agents, mimic the natural response to hypoxia, or insufficient oxygen, and result in increased production of red blood cells (RBCs). While a number of related pharmaceutical products are being developed to assist in the treatment of legitimate diseases, such as anemia,…
Substance Profiles for Substances Clarified on the 2017 Prohibited List
December 13, 2016
Each year, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) publishes an updated Prohibited List of Substances and Methods, which outlines nine categories of substances and three categories of methods that are prohibited at all times, in-competition only, or in particular sports.
In Memory of Dr. Jean Fourcroy
November 22, 2016
Dr. Jean Fourcroy was a treasured member of the medical community and an instrumental part of USADA’s growth as one of its founding board members.
USADA Retests Samples Using New Technology
November 15, 2016
USADA is retesting stored samples using the latest technologies, which empower more sensitive screening and longer detection windows.
Updated 2017 WADA Prohibited List Now Available
October 18, 2016
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has published the updated 2017 WADA Prohibited List, which goes into effect on January 1, 2017. Athletes and support personnel, including coaches, parents, physicians, trainers, and dieticians, should take the time to review the updated WADA Prohibited List to understand how specific changes may impact them.
USADA’s 16th Anniversary: Another Year Dedicated to Protecting True Sport and Clean Athletes
October 6, 2016
On October 1, 2016, USADA celebrated its 16th anniversary dedicated to clean sport and clean athletes. View highlights from the last year.
Voices of the 2016 Science Symposium
September 20, 2016
At the USADA Annual Symposium on Anti-Doping Science, scientists and researchers from around the world will gather in Bellevue, Washington, to explore the theme, “Recovery, Repair, and Regeneration: From Steroids to Stem Cells.” The Symposium is on the first weekend of October and unites leading experts from a wide range of scientific fields in a collaborative effort to develop impactful anti-doping research programs for the future.