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MGI and HKBU Collaborate on Advanced Sequencing Technology to Combat Doping in Sports

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MGI and HKBU Collaborate on Advanced Sequencing Technology to Combat Doping in Sports

Jul 26, 2024

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Advanced Sequencing Tech Battles Doping at Paris 2024 Olympics

During the Olympics, Prof. Pitsiladis participated in a panel discussion organized by the World Olympians Association, where he showcased the potential of MGI’s DNBSEQ sequencers and automation platforms to detect blood doping with unprecedented precision. The event took place on July 29 at OLY House Paris 2024 @ Caisse d'Epargne, where MGI also exhibited its cutting-edge portable DNBSEQ-E25 sequencer, the ultra-high-speed DNBSEQ-G99 platform, and the AlphaTool automated pipetting robot. These technologies offer a glimpse into the future of sports integrity, promising to streamline and enhance the anti-doping testing process.

Earlier in July, Prof. Pitsiladis, alongside MGI and international researchers, published a perspective article titled “Practical steps to develop a transcriptomic test for blood doping” in Translational Exercise Biomedicine. The article outlines the development of a transcriptomic test for blood doping, aiming to assist anti-doping centers worldwide in adopting more effective testing methods.

Duncan Yu, President of MGI

 "We are proud to empower valuable research into sports performance and anti-doping testing through omics and showcase our technologies at one of the most important events in sports. With intelligent innovation at the heart of MGI, we are committed to applying our technologies to enable significant advancements and support groundbreaking applications in this field.”

As the world reflects on the triumphs and challenges of the Paris 2024 Olympics, the strides made in anti-doping technology represent a pivotal moment in the ongoing fight for fair play in sports. This collaboration marks a significant leap forward in preserving the integrity of the Olympic Games and the future of sports worldwide.

Professor Yannis Pitsiladis

High throughput sequencing could play a vital role in spotting blood doping, the method used and even when it took place. MGI’s advanced sequencing tools are helping to optimize what was once a labor-intensive, costly, and time-consuming process.

Blood Doping Detection

MGI DNBSEQ Sequencers

Anti-Doping Technology

Paris 2024 Olympics

Sports Integrity

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