Paul Zahra
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About
Paul Zahra is a leading researcher in equine sports medicine and analytical toxicology, with a primary focus on the detection and regulation of alkalinising agents in racehorses. His most cited work, a 2022 study on a fully automated method to quantitate total carbon dioxide in equine plasma using headspace GCMS, addresses a critical challenge in racing integrity. This research provides a precise, high-throughput tool for enforcing TCO₂ thresholds, which have been used by racing authorities for over 30 years to prevent pre-race doping with alkalinising agents like sodium bicarbonate. By improving the accuracy and efficiency of TCO₂ measurement, Zahra’s contributions directly support fair competition and animal welfare in the horse racing industry. His work has garnered attention from regulatory bodies and researchers alike, with his key paper accumulating 4 citations to date—a notable impact given its highly specialized, applied nature. Zahra’s achievements underscore his role as a key figure in advancing anti-doping methodologies, ensuring that performance-enhancing practices are reliably detected and deterred.
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