Clinical Scorecard: Bridging the Gap Between Mass Spectrometry and Sports Science

At a Glance

Key Highlights

• Mass spectrometry is established in anti-doping but lacks maturity in performance monitoring.
• Challenges exist in identifying robust biomarkers for athlete monitoring.
• Collaboration between analytical chemistry and sports science is essential for progress.
• Current research includes microbial metabolites and their potential benefits.
• Precision medicine in elite sports faces practical implementation challenges.

Guideline-Based Recommendations

Diagnosis

Management

Monitoring & Follow-up

• Focus on identifying markers for overtraining syndrome and injury risk.

Risks

• Complexity and workload may hinder the practical application of precision medicine.

Patient & Prescribing Data

Athletes across various sports disciplines

Need for minimally invasive monitoring tools that integrate with training schedules.

Clinical Best Practices

• Encourage collaboration between analytical scientists and sports researchers.
• Utilize proximity of labs to enhance interdisciplinary research.
• Focus on actionable information from metabolomics studies.

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