Drugs in sport…
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![Tramadol, a synthetic opioid painkilling drug is not banned in sport under World Anti Doping Agency regulations. It is however, rather controversial. Over the past five or so years there have been […]](http://www.weareforensic.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/4032015831_5935c6e7ea_b-36x36.jpg "Tramadol – why is it not banned in sport?")
Tramadol – why is it not banned in sport?
Posted on October 19, 2017 | No comments -
![I often get asked why some drugs are banned in sport and others aren’t. Here’s a quick run down and an update on the World Anti Doping Agency Prohibited List 2018. […]](http://www.weareforensic.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/DSC03440-B2-36x36.jpg "Why are some drugs banned in sport? WADA Prohibited list")
Why are some drugs banned in sport? WADA Prohibited list
Posted on October 2, 2017 | No comments -
![Film Review – Icarus by Brian Fogle I was fortunate to be given a pass to go to DocFest to see the film Icarus, by Brian Fogle. On Tuesday 13/6/17 I […]](http://www.weareforensic.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/DSC03420-B3-36x36.jpg "Doping and AntiDoping, Pure Doublethink – Icarus Film Review")
Doping and AntiDoping, Pure Doublethink – Icarus Film Review
Posted on June 11, 2017 | No comments
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You said… what?
Dr Tom Bassindale on Jamaicans and footballers: how to interpret a single urine sample
3rd Apr 17
Thanks Christiaan, I agree it is a real thing, it looks like China and Mexico have a particular issue, amongst …Christiaan Bartlett on Jamaicans and footballers: how to interpret a single urine sample
3rd Apr 17
The contaminated meat causing clenbuterol positives is a real thing: https://www.wada-ama.org/en/media/news/2011-10/wada-withdraws-cas-appeal-in-case-of-mexican-footballers but as you say this exoneration maybe only possible because players …Dr Tom Bassindale on Forensic scientists arrested following probe at Manchester toxicology lab
20th Feb 17
Thanks Bob, a useful example for our students of the importance of getting it right or holding your hand up …Latest research…
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![Last year I supervised a final year student, Alistair Bucknell, for his research project. We decided to look at the use of drones in forensic investigations and any affect they may […]](http://www.weareforensic.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/DSC07187-B3-36x36.jpg "Drones and Textile Evidence – A guest blog")
Drones and Textile Evidence – A guest blog
Posted on September 14, 2017 | No comments -
![I think it is fair to say I am not unhappy to see the back on 2015 but I am really looking forward to 2016! I found 2015 to be a […]](http://www.weareforensic.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/new-year1-36x36.jpg "Reflecting and moving onwards")
Reflecting and moving onwards
Posted on January 7, 2016 | No comments -
![One year ago I attended a Forensic Science Society meeting about research and wrote the post ‘Forensic Science Research – What Research?‘. That has been one of my most read pages […]](http://www.weareforensic.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/818618_178558112-36x36.jpg "Forensic Horizons – research conference 2013")
Forensic Horizons – research conference 2013
Posted on November 24, 2013 | 3 comments
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2013 archive
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![Have you left it late to buy presents again? Me too. I’ve even left it late to write this post! After the positive response to last years list and having been […]](http://www.weareforensic.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/gifts-115x115.jpg "Last minute forensic Christmas gifts 2013")
Last minute forensic Christmas gifts 2013
Posted on December 18, 2013 | 4 CommentsHave you left it late to buy presents again? Me too. I’ve even left it late to write this post! After the positive response to last years list and having been […] -
![Just over one year ago I started the WeAreForensic website with the idea of spreading my love of forensic science and sports drug testing. Pour a drink, get some party poppers […]](http://www.weareforensic.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/birthday-115x115.jpg "A year of WeAreForensic!")
A year of WeAreForensic!
Posted on December 7, 2013 | 1 CommentJust over one year ago I started the WeAreForensic website with the idea of spreading my love of forensic science and sports drug testing. Pour a drink, get some party poppers […] -
![One year ago I attended a Forensic Science Society meeting about research and wrote the post ‘Forensic Science Research – What Research?‘. That has been one of my most read pages […]](http://www.weareforensic.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/818618_178558112-115x115.jpg "Forensic Horizons – research conference 2013")
Forensic Horizons – research conference 2013
Posted on November 24, 2013 | 3 CommentsOne year ago I attended a Forensic Science Society meeting about research and wrote the post ‘Forensic Science Research – What Research?‘. That has been one of my most read pages […] -
![Today the Rugby Football Union announced the testing statistics for 2012-13 and proudly reported no positives for performance enhancing drugs at an elite level. A good thing surely? What about the […]](http://www.weareforensic.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/rugby-115x115.jpg "Rugby union reveals lack of performance enhancing tests")
Rugby union reveals lack of performance enhancing tests
Posted on October 22, 2013 | 1 CommentToday the Rugby Football Union announced the testing statistics for 2012-13 and proudly reported no positives for performance enhancing drugs at an elite level. A good thing surely? What about the […] -
![It’s that time of year again. A forensic summer holiday. As I head off for a well earned break here is a quick update. I am just packing my bags and […]](http://www.weareforensic.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/beach-115x115.jpg "Forensic summer holidays")
Forensic summer holidays
Posted on August 8, 2013 | No CommentsIt’s that time of year again. A forensic summer holiday. As I head off for a well earned break here is a quick update. I am just packing my bags and […] -
![It’s that time of year. We look back over the past year and forward to the next – and make wild predictions about what the ‘New You’ will do in the […]](http://www.weareforensic.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/file000267804564-115x115.jpg "New Years Resolutions from WeAreForensic")
New Years Resolutions from WeAreForensic
Posted on December 31, 2012 | 6 CommentsIt’s that time of year. We look back over the past year and forward to the next – and make wild predictions about what the ‘New You’ will do in the […]
