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Alternative Sampling Strategies Committee

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Chair

Jan-Willem Alffenaar
Groningen, The Netherlands

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Alternative Sampling Strategies Committee
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Vice-Chair

Christophe Stove
Ghent, Belgium

Background & Purpose of the Committee

The committee brings scientists together who work in the field of alternative sampling / working with alternative samples. Aims are:

  • To promote exchange of information via providing a platform for easy, informal exchange of information;
  • To enhance collaboration between groups working on related subjects via extending the professional network; and
  • To encourage discussion on the latest developments in the field.

Committee Initiatives for 2016/2017

  • Guidelines on dried blood spot validation from a non-regulatory perspective
  • Proficiency testing program for dried blood spot analysis

Committee Initiatives Completed in 2014/2015

  • Provided a comprehensive overview of the use of DBS for monitoring (markers of) drugs of abuse
  • Provided an update on the use of DBS for Therapeutic Drug Monitoring

Additional Committee Resources

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