Professor, Orleans University | France
Professor Catherine (Katia) Collomp is a distinguished academic in Sport Sciences at the University of Orleans, France, and a Research Fellow at the French Antidoping Laboratory (LADF), University of Paris-Saclay. With an exceptional career dedicated to the intersection of pharmacology, exercise physiology, and anti-doping science, she is also a key member of the CIAMS laboratory. Her work has significantly influenced anti-doping policies and research ethics in sports science, making her a leading voice in the field.
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Strengths for the Awards✨
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Extensive Experience & Leadership
Professor Collomp has over three decades of continuous and impactful contributions to sport sciences, pharmacology, and anti-doping research. Her role as a full professor and long-term research fellow at the French Antidoping Laboratory (LADF) demonstrates academic excellence and institutional commitment.
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Interdisciplinary Expertise
Her background as a pharmacist and researcher in physical activity and health sciences reflects a rare interdisciplinary blend that strengthens both the scientific rigor and practical impact of her work, especially in anti-doping studies—a field requiring deep knowledge of pharmacology, ethics, and sports physiology.
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Global and National Collaborations
Her postdoctoral research in Canada and continued collaborations with major institutions like University of Paris-Saclay and WADA position her as an internationally connected researcher. These connections indicate a high level of respect and trust in her expertise.
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Institutional Service & Policy Impact
Professor Collomp has held numerous leadership and advisory roles:
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Co-director of the CIAMS lab team
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Expert reviewer for HCERES
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Member of ethics committees and national academic councils (CNU
🎓 Education
Katia Collomp began her academic journey by earning her degree in Pharmacy from the University of Montpellier I in 1987. She went on to complete her Ph.D. in 1991, focusing on “Physical activity, psychological and motor development” within the Life Sciences and Health section at the same university. 📘 Following her doctorate, she undertook a postdoctoral fellowship from 1992 to 1993 at the INRS Santé Antidoping Laboratory in Montréal, deepening her expertise in doping control and bioanalysis. She achieved her Habilitation à Diriger des Recherches (HDR) in 1997, establishing her as a senior scientific leader in her field.
💼 Experience
From 1993 to 1997, Katia served as a Pharmacist at the Mission Sports Medicine – Doping Control, Ministry of Sports in Paris, contributing to the foundation of anti-doping protocols. In 1997, she joined the French Antidoping Laboratory (LADF) as a Research Fellow, a position she continues to hold. Her academic path includes positions as Associate Professor (1997–2001) at the University of Paris XI and Full Professor (2001–present) at the University of Orleans. She has led multiple research teams and contributed to national committees on education and ethics.
Her research interests span pharmacology, performance-enhancing substances, glucocorticoids, sports physiology, and rehabilitation. She focuses on the effects of physical activity on health and doping control, contributing to ethical frameworks and scientific methodologies that guide international sports policies. Her work helps shape understanding of how substances influence athletic performance and rehabilitation, playing a crucial role in global anti-doping efforts.
🏅 Awards & Honors
Professor Collomp has served in multiple national and international scientific committees, including as an expert for HCERES, a member of the WADA Glucocorticoids Threshold Working Group, and the Research Ethics Committee of Paris-Saclay (CER). She is currently a member of the French “Conseil National des Universités” (CNU 74), reflecting her respected status in the academic and sports science community. 🎖️ Her leadership and advocacy for scientific integrity in sports continue to influence generations of researchers and athletes alike.
📚 Publications
1. Hormonal and Metabolic Responses Across Phases of Combined Oral Contraceptive Use and Menstrual Cycle in Young Elite Female Athletes
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Authors: Katia Collomp, Agnès Olivier, Caroline Teulier, Juliette Bonnigal, Nathalie Crépin, Corinne Buisson, Magnus Ericsson, Emmanuelle Duron, Eric Favory, Mathieu Zimmermann, et al.
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Year: 2025
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Journal: European Journal of Applied Physiology
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DOI: 10.1007/s00421-025-05745-x
2. Impact of Menstrual Cycle and Oral Contraceptives on Haematological and Inflammatory Biomarkers in Highly Trained Female Athletes
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Authors: Katia Collomp, Caroline Teulier, Carole Castanier, Juliette Bonnigal, Alexandre Marchand, Corinne Buisson, Magnus Ericsson, Nathalie Crépin, Emmanuelle Duron, Eric Favory, et al.
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Year: 2025
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Journal: Drug Testing and Analysis
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DOI: 10.1002/dta.3859
3. Correlation Between Serum and Saliva Sex Hormones in Young Female Athletes
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Authors: Katia Collomp, Agnès Olivier, Carole Castanier, Juliette Bonnigal, Valérie Bougault, Corinne Buisson, Magnus Ericsson, Emmanuelle Duron, Eric Favory, Mathieu Zimmermann, et al.
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Year: 2025
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Journal: The Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness
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DOI: 10.23736/s0022-4707.24.16488-2
4. Editorial: Women in Sports 2022
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Authors: Katia Collomp, S. Lorenzetti
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Year: 2024
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Journal: Frontiers in Physiology
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DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2024.1367605
5. Physical Activity and Female Students’ Perception of Menstrual Symptoms: Impact of Hormonal Contraception
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Authors: Katia Collomp, Sandrine Schiano-Lomoriello, Carole Castanier, Corinne Buisson, Magnus Ericsson, Caroline Teulier, Valérie Bougault
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Year: 2024
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Conference Paper: HAL: hal-04936867
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Citations: 0
6. Correlation Between Serum and Saliva Sex Hormones in Young Female Athletes
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Authors: Katia Collomp, Agnès Olivier, Carole Castanier, Caroline Teulier, Juliette Bonnigal, Valérie Bougault, Corinne Buisson, Magnus Ericsson, Emmanuelle Duron, Eric Favory, et al.
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Year: 2024
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Conference Paper: HAL: hal-04936872
7. Physical Activity and Combined Hormonal Contraception: Association with Female Students’ Perception of Menstrual Symptoms
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Authors: Valérie Bougault, Sandrine Schiano-Lomoriello, Carole Castanier, Corinne Buisson, Magnus Ericsson, Caroline Teulier, Katia Collomp
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Year: 2023
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Journal: Frontiers in Physiology
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DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2023.1185343
8. Short-Term Effect of Bariatric Surgery on Cardiorespiratory Response at Submaximal, Ventilatory Threshold, and Maximal Exercise in Women with Severe Obesity
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Authors: Nancy Vibarel-Rebot, Marine Asselin, Virgile Amiot, Katia Collomp
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Year: 2023
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Journal: Obesity Surgery
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DOI: 10.1007/s11695-023-06550-1
9. Summer Olympic Sports and Female Athletes: Comparison of Anti-Doping Collections and Prohibited Substances Detected in Australia and New Zealand vs. France
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Authors: Corinne Buisson, L. Brooker, C. Goebel, R. Morrow, R. Chakrabarty, N. Speers, A. Molina, Magnus Ericsson, Katia Collomp
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Year: 2023
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Journal: Frontiers in Sports and Active Living
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DOI: 10.3389/fspor.2023.1213735
10. Prevalence of Prohibited Substance Use and Methods by Female Athletes: Evidence of Gender-Related Differences
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Authors: Katia Collomp, Magnus Ericsson, N. Bernier, Corinne Buisson
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Year: 2022
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Journal: Frontiers in Sports and Active Living
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DOI: 10.3389/fspor.2022.839976
🔚 Conclusion
Professor Catherine Collomp exemplifies the union of scientific excellence, ethical integrity, and academic leadership in the field of sport sciences and pharmacology. Her dedication to clean sport, athlete health, and rigorous scientific inquiry continues to guide anti-doping practices across the globe. Her nomination for any award would reflect her lifelong commitment to advancing science in service of both health and fairness in athletics.
