TWO top scientists are coming to Stirling University to discuss their groundbreaking technique to detect gene doping in athletes.

Gemma van der Voort and Jard Matten, from the Netherlands' Delft University of Technology, will visit the campus next week to deliver a seminar.

The pair are part of a team of 12 working on the Advanced Detection of Performance Enhancement project, which aims to provide a reliable method of detecting gene doping.

Gene doping was banned by the World Anti-Doping agency in 2003, but a reliable method of detecting it has not yet been developed.

But after seven months of lab work, the Dutch team are now keen to discuss their method with a wider audience.

Staff, students and members of the public are invited to attend the seminar, entitled "A secure, efficient and versatile approach in the race against gene doping".

The event will take place in Room 2A13 of the University’s Cottrell Building between 2pm and 4pm on Thursday, August 30.

To confirm your attendance, email Dr Paul Dimeo at: pd4@stir.ac.uk.