Stellar line up of speakers confirmed for the inaugural UKCCIIS - IOC Research Centre of Excellence Conference in Edinburgh University .

🧵 of confirmed speakers below with more to come..

Abstract submission closes 19th of April

Particular thanks to Tommy Lundberg, @fondofbeetles, Jon Pike & Cathy Devine for the intellectual substance & drive that you'll recognize in the paper, and to ALL the co-authors (+20) who put their weight behind this crucial scientific & rights issue.

Here is our latest publication. A response to the non-scientific IOC position on transwomen in sport. The IOC ignores biological reality, distorts the meaning of sport, & ignores female voices, thus failing to protect sporting fairness & safety for women

onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.11…

Breaking news - 26 academics have come together to make a strong case that the IOC's framework for fairness, inclusion and non-discrimination on the basis of gender identity and sex variations does not protect fairness for female athletes. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.11…

On the rebuttal we've written about the IOC's failure to ensure fairness & safety for women athletes in sport, here's a brief summary of what the paper covers and a bit of its backstory: tinyurl.com/25cbvw59 This is to a Discourse page for Patron members but can be seen by all

The paper is open access, free for all. But here are some an additional thoughts & details of what it addresses and attempts to rebut. Great work from Tommy Lundberg & @fondofbeetles in particular, but huge thanks to all authors for bringing biology back.

scienceofsportpodcast.discourse.group/pub/the-ioc-fa…

Olympics’ transgender policy goes against science, says group of 26 academics - who argue that having transgender women in female sports jeopardises fairness + safety. Group includes Tommy Lundberg Ross Tucker Emma Hilton

thetimes.co.uk/sport/athletic…

If you have an interesting in rugby science discussions, particularly player welfare issues, may I invite you to join next week's World Rugby Player Welfare symposia. Five free online sessions to discuss & debate key issues, all are welcome. More here: scienceofsportpodcast.discourse.group/pub/invitation…

The difference of 7 days. From UCI Para-Cycling World Championships in Rio to Ireland Rás Mumhan.

Doubling up with some PhD data collection on Injuries and Illness in Irish Cycling.

Join us for the UKCCIIS - IOC Research Centre of Excellence IOC Research Centre's Inaugural Conference, July 8 & 9. This event gathers experts in sports injury & illness prevention research from around the globe to share insights & network. Don't miss this opportunity. Register now: edin.ac/42ICwEK

Thanks to co-authors for opportunity to contribute and SJMSS for publishing. The IOC framework on fairness, inclusion and nondiscrimination on the basis of gender identity and sex variations does not protect fairness for female athletes onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.11…

Massive thanks to Marina and Maeve for all the incredible work you have done over many years in support of research that makes a real difference. We will really miss your brilliance but wish you every happiness for your retirement

doi.org/10.1111/sms.14… Does the International Olympic Committee framework on fairness, inclusion and nondiscrimination on the basis of gender identity and sex variations protect fairness for female athletes? basem_uk Faculty of Sport and Exercise Medicine UK Faculty of SEM BASES IOC WORLD CONFERENCE UKCCIIS - IOC Research Centre of Excellence

⚠️ Head to toe considerations for the postpartum endurance athlete 🤰 🏃‍♀️

Fantastic new #Infographic covering:

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doi.org/10.1111/sms.14… Does the International Olympic Committee framework on fairness, inclusion and nondiscrimination on the basis of gender identity and sex variations protect fairness for female athletes? basem_uk Faculty of Sport and Exercise Medicine UK Faculty of SEM BASES IOC WORLD CONFERENCE UKCCIIS - IOC Research Centre of Excellence

[JSC] Review article: Sports-Related Concussion Assessment in Professional Racing and Freestyle Bicycle Motocross (BMX): A Scoping Review and Call to Action
jsc-journal.com/index.php/JSC/…

The HSE and Department of Health have published a new National Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviour Guidelines for Ireland.

To support this publication, HSE Health & Wellbeing will host a webinar on Tuesday 12th March, 11:30am to 12:45pm. Register👉bit.ly/3SWivHs

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🚨Abstract submission Now Open🚨

⚠️Deadline 19th April.

🗣️There will be opportunities to present Original Communications in Poster and Oral format on sports injury and illness prevention related topics.

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edin.ac/IOC-conference

It’s been a while since I’ve had to physically print a poster. Sharing the results of #SUPPORTTIA at #ELASF2024

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