Narice, Brenda, Dr

Dr Brenda Narice

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

Clinical Medicine, School of Medicine and Population Health

NIHR Clinical Lecturer in Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Obstetrics and Gynaecology Registrar, 91ֱ�� NHS Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

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

JW58/4, Jessop Wing

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Dr Brenda Narice
Clinical Medicine, School of Medicine and Population Health
JW58/4
Jessop Wing
Tree Root Walk
91ֱ��
S10 2SF

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For enquiries please contact - ClinMed-Operational@sheffield.ac.uk

I am an NIHR Academic Clinical Lecturer in Obstetrics and Gynaecology working in the Division of Clinical Medicine in the School of Medicine & Population Health at the University of 91ֱ��.

In 2011, I graduated from the University of Buenos Aires with a degree in Medicine (cum laude), and from the Escuela Normal Superior en Lenguas Vivas with a BA in Translation with a major in scientific and medical texts (1^st Honours). Soon after graduation, I joined the Geneva Foundation for Medical Education and Research (GFMER), a WHO-collaborating centre, where I managed Women’s health training in low and middle-income countries and completed a postgraduate certificate in Reproductive Health.

I subsequently volunteered at Ho Teaching Hospital maternity unit in Ghana before relocating to the UK. In 2014, I was awarded an NIHR Academic Clinical Fellowship by the University of 91ֱ�� during which I developed my research interest in cervical remodelling and spectroscopic technologies, and I obtained an MSc in Clinical Research (Distinction). In 2017, I was appointed an NIHR Clinical Research Fellow and formally joined the ECCLIPPx trials led by Professor Anumba which allowed me to further explore the role of magnetic induction spectroscopy to predict preterm birth in singleton pregnancies during my PhD and more recently in multiple pregnancies as an NIHR Academic Clinical Lecturer (2021-now).

Qualifications

MRCOG Gold Medal, Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (2022)
PhD in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the University of 91ֱ�� (2017-2020)
MSc in Clinical Research at the University of 91ֱ�� (2014-2016)
Postgraduate certificate in Reproductive Health at Geneva Foundation for Medical Education and Research (2011-2012)
Medical degree at the University of Buenos Aires (2011)
BA in Translation and Interpretation at the Escuela Normal Superior en Lenguas Vivas (2011)

Research interests

I am passionate about feto-maternal medicine, and the need to tackle health inequalities to ensure high standards of Women’s health care around the world.

My research interests involve the development of novel spectroscopic technologies to assess cervical remodelling and infection in pregnancy, and predict latency to birth in singleton and multiple pregnancies complicated by preterm labour and/ or preterm prelabour rupture of membranes.

I am particularly interested in identifying spectroscopic biomarkers of disease and testing how well suited these technologies are for in vivo use as endoscopic probes or bed-side portable devices adequate for point-of-care testing both in high and low-middle income countries.

I also have a broader interest in the production of policy-relevant evidence syntheses and reviews and the promotion of inclusive research participation in partnership with patients and their families and carers.

Publications

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Featured publications

Journal articles

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).
Narice BF, Trzeszcz M, Cohen M & Anumba DO (2021) . Pediatric and Developmental Pathology, 24(3), 246-251.
Krishnan M, Narice BF, Ola B & Metwally M (2021) . Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics, 303(5), 1131-1142.
Li W, Narice BF, Anumba DO & Matcher SJ (2019) . Biomedical Optics Express, 10(8), 4190-4206.
Narice BF, Martínez MAG, Amabebe E, Pacheco DL, Rehman IU & Anumba DO (2019) . Applied Spectroscopy Reviews, 54(4), 348-367.
Roman S, Hillary C, Narice B, Bullock AJ, Anumba DOC & MacNeil S (2018) . Journal of Biomaterials Applications, 33(2), 234-244.
Narice B, Green NH, MacNeil S & Anumba D (2016) . Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology, 14.

All publications

Journal articles

Narice BF, Byrne V, Labib M, Cohen MC & Anumba DO (2024) . Placenta, 158, 23-37.
Narice BF, Rahnejat K & Anumba D (2024) . European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology.
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.
Roxanne Rahnejat K & Narice BF (2023) . Sexual & Reproductive Healthcare, 35, 100813-100813.
Narice BF, Marks K & Jha S (2023) . European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, 281, 32-35.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
COVIDSurg Collaborative T (2021) . British Journal of Surgery, 108(11), 1274-1292.
Narice BF, Almeida JR, Farrell T & Madhuvrata P (2021) . Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica, 100(9), 1581-1594.
Narice BF, Trzeszcz M, Cohen M & Anumba DO (2021) . Pediatric and Developmental Pathology, 24(3), 246-251.
Krishnan M, Narice BF, Ola B & Metwally M (2021) . Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics, 303(5), 1131-1142.
COVIDSurg Collaborative (2021) . British Journal of Surgery, 108(1), 88-96.
Alshehre SM, Narice BF, Fenwick MA & Metwally M (2021) . Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics, 303(1), 3-16.
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.
Li W, Narice BF, Anumba DO & Matcher SJ (2019) . Biomedical Optics Express, 10(8), 4190-4206.
Narice BF, Martínez MAG, Amabebe E, Pacheco DL, Rehman IU & Anumba DO (2019) . Applied Spectroscopy Reviews, 54(4), 348-367.
Narice BF, Delaney B & Dickson JM (2018) . BMC Family Practice, 19.
Roman S, Hillary C, Narice B, Bullock AJ, Anumba DOC & MacNeil S (2018) . Journal of Biomaterials Applications, 33(2), 234-244.
Narice B, Green NH, MacNeil S & Anumba D (2016) . Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology, 14.
Krishnan M, Narice B, Cheong YC, Lumsden MA, Daniels JP, Hickey M, Gupta JK & Metwally M () . Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2024(6).

Chapters

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

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)
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)
Li W, Narice BF, Anumba DO & Matcher SJ (2019) . Diseases in the Breast and Reproductive System V, 2 February 2019 - 7 February 2019.
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.
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)
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)
Rahnejat K & Narice B (2019) A qualitative assessment of menstrual poverty and management among BAMER community women fleeing domestic and sexual abuse in 91ֱ�� UK: a cross-sectional, observational pilot study. BJOG-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY, Vol. 126 (pp 66-66)
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.
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)
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)

Grants

Current projects

2022-present: Vibrational spectroscopic analysis of cervicovaginal fluid for cervical remodelling characterisation and prediction of time to delivery: an optimisation pilot study University of 91ֱ�� Clinical Academic Training Pump-priming Awards for Clinical Lecturers. Principal Investigator (£3,990.00).

2021-present: The role of cervicovaginal fluid biomarkers for prediction of chorioamnionitis in pregnant women with preterm prelabour rupture of membranes. Jessop Wing research grant at 91ֱ�� NHS Teaching Hospitals. Principal Investigator (£2,473.00).

2019-present: Exploring novel techniques for the prediction of spontaneous preterm birth in multiple pregnancies. British Maternal and Fetal Medicine Society (BMFMS) and Twins And Multiple Births Association (TAMBA). Principal Investigator (£19,614.10).

Previous projects

2018-2019: Intercellular matrix protein expression in non-gravid human cervix: characterisation using non-invasive optical coherence tomography. Jessop Wing research grant at 91ֱ�� NHS Teaching Hospitals. Principal Investigator (£4,999.50). This proof-of-concept project led to the successful £840,000.00 award by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) to further develop this technology.

2018: A story across gestations: new technology to improve the prediction of preterm birth. Festival of the Mind outreach grant by the University of 91ֱ��. Main applicant (£5,000.00).

2016-2018: Evaluation of the mechanical and physical properties of a synthetic amniopatch. Jessop Wing research grant at 91ֱ�� NHS Teaching Hospitals. Co-applicant (£5,000.00).

Teaching interests

Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2022).
Deputy lead for the Fetus module (MED6113) at the MSc in Reproductive and Developmental Medicine at the University of 91ֱ�� (2021-current).
Supervisor for Integrated learning activities (ILA) and Student-selected components (SSC) for Phase 3A/3B medical students at the University of 91ֱ�� (2017-current).
Obstetric lead for the Jessop Wing postgraduate Journal Club at 91ֱ�� NHS Teaching Hospital (2020-current).

In the last few years, I have had the pleasure to supervise two MSc candidates (Distinction in their research projects/Infertility Research Trust prize/Oral presentations at international meetings) and a medical student during her student selected component (RCOG and NEOGS awards, oral presentations at international meetings, peer-reviewed publications and a LUSH grant to register a charity to address barriers identified in her research).

Professional activities and memberships

RCOG academic trainee representative at the Academic Board.
Society of Reproductive Investigation (SRI) In-training committee representative.
ISUOG Patient Information Spanish Lead.
Jessop Wing Preterm Birth Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) group coordinator.
Co-founder of the NIHR PRIME Global Health Research Group PPI group in partnering countries (South Africa, Nigeria, India and Bangladesh).
Chartered Institute of Linguists active member (MCIL), and proof-reader of translated patient information material for RCOG.

Awards and prizes

Medical recognition

Gold Medal for highest score at RCOG Membership exam (2022)
Jessop Wing 91ֱ�� Teaching Hospitals Trainee of the month (2022)

Academic recognition

Global Anaesthesia, Surgery and Obstetric Collaboration (GASOC) Sustainable Global Surgery Conference runner up in essay competition to optimise care in low-income countries (2022)
Japan Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology (JSOG) Congress Encouragement award for oral presentation (2021)
First and third prizes at Preterm Birth dialogues Conference at University of Cape Town for oral presentation (2019 and 2021)

Public speaking recognition

First prize at the Three-minute presentation (3M) at the Academic Unit of Reproductive and Developmental medicine at the University of 91ֱ�� (2017)
Co-produced the Festival of the Mind “Born too early too soon: a story across gestations” (2018)

I have also been awarded the joint JSOG/RCOG travel fellowship (2023), the 91ֱ�� Teaching Hospitals’ Ernest Finch (2019) and the University of 91ֱ�� Department of Oncology and Metabolism Learned Society Fund (2018) to present research at national and international conferences (ca. £4000.00), and funding to promote continuous professional development from the University of 91ֱ�� including attending a mini-BMA for healthcare professionals (2019) and delivering a seminar on research participation in 2023 (ca. £2000.00).