Dr Brenda Narice

MBBS, BA, MSc, PhD, MRCOG, MCIL, SFHEA.

School of Medicine and Population Health

NIHR Academic Clinical Lecturer in Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Obstetrics and Gynaecology Registrar, 91Ö±²¥ NHS Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Brenda Narice
Dr Brenda Narice
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B.F.Narice@sheffield.ac.uk
+44 114 215 9666

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Dr Brenda Narice
School of Medicine and Population Health
JW58/4
Jessop Wing
Tree Root Walk
91Ö±²¥
S10 2SF
Profile

For enquiries please contact - SMPH-West-Operational@sheffield.ac.uk

I am currently an NIHR Academic Clinical Lecturer and Specialty Registrar in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the University of 91Ö±²¥ with a primary focus on maternal fetal medicine.

Qualifications
  • MRCOG Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
  • PhD in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the University of 91Ö±²¥
  • MSc in Clinical Research at the University of 91Ö±²¥
  • Postgraduate certificate in Reproductive Health at Geneva Foundation for Medical Education and Research
  • Medical degree at the University of Buenos Aires
  • BA in Translation and Interpretation at Lenguas Vivas Escuela Superior
Research interests

My research is centred on the development of point-of-care testing for early detection of pregnancy-related complications, with a particular interest in preterm birth and placental dysfunction.

In addition to my research, I am actively involved in medical education, where I mentor students and early-career researchers.

I am also dedicated to promoting inclusive research participation and fostering patient and public involvement.

Publications

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Journal articles

  • Narice BF, Labib M, Wang M, Byrne V, Shepherd J, Lang ZQ & Anumba DOC (2024) . BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 24. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Narice BF, Byrne V, Labib M, Cohen MC & Anumba DO (2024) . Placenta, 158, 23-37. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Campbell F, Salam S, Sutton A, Jayasooriya S, Mitchell C, Amabebe E, Balen J, Gillespie B, Parris K, Soma-Pillay P , Chauke L et al (2022) . BMJ Open, 12(5). RIS download Bibtex download
  • Narice BF, Trzeszcz M, Cohen M & Anumba DO (2021) . Pediatric and Developmental Pathology, 24(3), 246-251. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Li W, Narice BF, Anumba DO & Matcher SJ (2019) . Biomedical Optics Express, 10(8), 4190-4206. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Narice BF, Martínez MAG, Amabebe E, Pacheco DL, Rehman IU & Anumba DO (2019) . Applied Spectroscopy Reviews, 54(4), 348-367. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Roman S, Hillary C, Narice B, Bullock AJ, Anumba DOC & MacNeil S (2018) . Journal of Biomaterials Applications, 33(2), 234-244. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Narice B, Green NH, MacNeil S & Anumba D (2016) . Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology, 14. RIS download Bibtex download

All publications

Journal articles

  • Narice BF, Labib M, Wang M, Byrne V, Shepherd J, Lang ZQ & Anumba DOC (2024) . BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 24. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Narice BF, Byrne V, Labib M, Cohen MC & Anumba DO (2024) . Placenta, 158, 23-37. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Narice BF, Rahnejat K & Anumba D (2024) . European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Bravo L, Simões JF, Cardoso VR, Adisa A, Aguilera ML, Arnaud A, Biccard B, Calvache J, Chernbumroong S, Elhadi M , Ghosh D et al (2024) . The Lancet Digital Health, 6(7), e507-e519. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Roxanne Rahnejat K & Narice BF (2023) . Sexual & Reproductive Healthcare, 35, 100813-100813. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Narice BF, Marks K & Jha S (2023) . European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, 281, 32-35. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Fotopoulou C, Khan T, Bracinik J, Glasbey J, Abu-Rustum N, Chiva L, Fagotti A, Fujiwara K, Ghebre R, Gutelkin M , Konney TO et al (2022) . American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 227(5), 735.e1-735.e25. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Campbell F, Salam S, Sutton A, Jayasooriya S, Mitchell C, Amabebe E, Balen J, Gillespie B, Parris K, Soma-Pillay P , Chauke L et al (2022) . BMJ Open, 12(5). RIS download Bibtex download
  • McLean KA, Kamarajah SK, Chaudhry D, Gujjuri RR, Raubenheimer K, Trout I, Al Ameer E, Creagh-Brown B, Harrison EM, Nepogodiev D , Roslani AC et al (2021) . British Journal of Surgery, 108(12), 1448-1464. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Glasbey J, Ademuyiwa A, Adisa A, AlAmeer E, Arnaud AP, Ayasra F, Azevedo J, Minaya-Bravo A, Costas-Chavarri A, Edwards J , Elhadi M et al (2021) . The Lancet Oncology, 22(11), 1507-1517. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Akowuah E, Benson RA, Caruana EJ, Chetty G, Edwards J, Forlani S, Gradinariu G, Murphy GJ, Oo AY, Patel AJ , Ridley B et al (2021) . The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, 162(2), e355-e372. RIS download Bibtex download
  • COVIDSurg Collaborative T (2021) . British Journal of Surgery, 108(11), 1274-1292. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Narice BF, Almeida JR, Farrell T & Madhuvrata P (2021) . Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica, 100(9), 1581-1594. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Narice BF, Trzeszcz M, Cohen M & Anumba DO (2021) . Pediatric and Developmental Pathology, 24(3), 246-251. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Krishnan M, Narice BF, Ola B & Metwally M (2021) . Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics, 303(5), 1131-1142. RIS download Bibtex download
  • COVIDSurg Collaborative (2021) . British Journal of Surgery, 108(1), 88-96. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Alshehre SM, Narice BF, Fenwick MA & Metwally M (2021) . Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics, 303(1), 3-16. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Glasbey JC, Nepogodiev D, Simoes JFF, Omar O, Li E, Venn ML, PGDME , Abou Chaar MK, Capizzi V, Chaudhry D , Desai A et al (2021) . Journal of Clinical Oncology, 39(1), 66-78. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Li W, Narice BF, Anumba DO & Matcher SJ (2019) . Biomedical Optics Express, 10(8), 4190-4206. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Narice BF, Martínez MAG, Amabebe E, Pacheco DL, Rehman IU & Anumba DO (2019) . Applied Spectroscopy Reviews, 54(4), 348-367. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Narice BF, Delaney B & Dickson JM (2018) . BMC Family Practice, 19. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Roman S, Hillary C, Narice B, Bullock AJ, Anumba DOC & MacNeil S (2018) . Journal of Biomaterials Applications, 33(2), 234-244. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Narice B, Green NH, MacNeil S & Anumba D (2016) . Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology, 14. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Krishnan M, Narice B, Cheong YC, Lumsden MA, Daniels JP, Hickey M, Gupta JK & Metwally M () . Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2024(6). RIS download Bibtex download

Chapters

  • Narice BF & Metwally M (2020) , Obesity and Gynecology (pp. 127-133). Elsevier RIS download Bibtex download

Conference proceedings papers

  • Narice BF, Rahnejat K & Anumba D (2023) Preterm birth clinic: Improved neonatal outcomes with better targeted interventions. BJOG-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY, Vol. 130 (pp 175-175) RIS download Bibtex download
  • Narice BF, Wharton L, Amabebe E, Lally B & Anumba DO (2023) Elevated Cervicovaginal Fluid Pro-Inflammatory Cytokines Predict Spontaneous Preterm Labour in Multiple Pregnancies. REPRODUCTIVE SCIENCES, Vol. 30 (pp 108A-109A) RIS download Bibtex download
  • Li W, Narice BF, Anumba DO & Matcher SJ (2019) . Diseases in the Breast and Reproductive System V, 2 February 2019 - 7 February 2019. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Narice BF, Anumba DO, Matcher SJ & Li W (2019) . Optical Coherence Tomography and Coherence Domain Optical Methods in Biomedicine XXIII, 2 February 2019 - 7 February 2019. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Narice BF, Li W, Matcher S & Anumba DO (2019) Polarisation-Sensitive Optical Coherence Tomography as a Potential Tool for Assessing the Orientation of Collagen Fibres in the Human Cervix.. REPRODUCTIVE SCIENCES, Vol. 26 (pp 128A-128A) RIS download Bibtex download
  • Almeida J, Narice B, Madhuvrata P & Farrell T (2019) Effects of changing gloves during caesarean section: a systematic review and meta-analysis. BJOG-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY, Vol. 126 (pp 147-147) RIS download Bibtex download
  • Rahnejat K & Narice B (2019) A qualitative assessment of menstrual poverty and management among BAMER community women fleeing domestic and sexual abuse in 91Ö±²¥ UK: a cross-sectional, observational pilot study. BJOG-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY, Vol. 126 (pp 66-66) RIS download Bibtex download
  • Narice BF, Martinez GMA, Amabebe E, Rehman IU & Anumba DO (2018) . BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Vol. 125(S2) (pp 108-109). Brighton, UK, 19 April 2018 - 19 April 2018. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Narice BF, Martnez MA, Amabebe E, Pacheco DL, Rehman IU & Anumba DO (2018) Analysing Cervicovaginal Fluid Using Raman Spectroscopy as a Predictive Tool for Preterm Birth.. REPRODUCTIVE SCIENCES, Vol. 25 (pp 123A-123A) RIS download Bibtex download
  • Narice B, Green N, MacNeil S & Anumba D (2016) The Use of Second-Harmonic-Generation (SHG) to Assess the Impact of Menopause on the Orientation of Collagen Fibres in the Human Cervix.. REPRODUCTIVE SCIENCES, Vol. 23 (pp 214A-214A) RIS download Bibtex download
Grants
  • Vibrational spectroscopic analysis of cervicovaginal fluid for prediction of time to delivery. 91Ö±²¥ Clinical Academic Training Pump-priming Awards for Clinical Lecturers
  • Cervicovaginal fluid biomarkers for prediction of chorioamnionitis in preterm prelabour rupture of membranes. Jessop Wing Research Grant, 91Ö±²¥ NHS Teaching Hospitals
  • Exploring novel techniques for the prediction of spontaneous preterm birth in multiple pregnancies. BMFMS and TAMBA
  • Intercellular matrix protein expression in the non-gravid human cervix using optical coherence tomography. Jessop Wing Research Grant, 91Ö±²¥ NHS Teaching Hospitals
  • Evaluation of the mechanical and physical properties of a synthetic amniopatch
    Jessop Wing Research Grant, 91Ö±²¥ NHS Teaching Hospitals
Teaching interests
  • Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
  • MED6113 Fetal development deputy lead at the MSc in Reproductive and Developmental Medicine, University of 91Ö±²¥
  • ILA and SSC supervisor for Phase 3A/3B medical students, University of 91Ö±²¥
Professional activities and memberships
  • SRI In-training committee representative
  • ISUOG Patient Information Spanish Lead
  • Jessop Wing Preterm Birth PPI group coordinator
  • TOG Trainee Editor

Awards and prizes

  • MRCOG Gold Medal
  • NHSE Academic Presentation and Networking Day (first prize)
  • Jessop Wing 91Ö±²¥ Teaching Hospitals Trainee of the Quarter
  • GASOC Sustainable Global Surgery Conference essay competition (runner-up)
  • JSOG Encouragement award
  • Preterm Birth Dialogues Conference (first prize)
  • Academic Unit of Reproductive and Developmental Medicine (first prize)