Nirupama S. Jayasinghe
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Nirupama S. Jayasinghe is a leading researcher in equine sports medicine and analytical toxicology, with a primary focus on the detection and regulation of performance-enhancing substances in racehorses. Her most cited work, "A fully automated method to quantitate total carbon dioxide in equine plasma by headspace GCMS" (2022, 4 citations), addresses a critical challenge in racing integrity: the pre-race administration of alkalinising agents, such as sodium bicarbonate, which can mask fatigue and artificially boost performance. Jayasinghe developed a fully automated, high-throughput method using headspace gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GCMS) to accurately measure total plasma carbon dioxide (TCO₂) levels in horses. This innovation provides racing authorities with a reliable, efficient tool to enforce TCO₂ thresholds, replacing less precise manual techniques and strengthening anti-doping protocols. Her work directly supports the global effort to maintain fair competition and equine welfare. With a growing citation impact, Jayasinghe’s contributions are vital for veterinarians, regulators, and researchers working to uphold the integrity of horse racing through advanced analytical chemistry.
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