Natalie Brown

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Dr Natalie Brown is a research officer for the Welsh Institute of Performance Science, based in the department of Sport and Exercise Sciences at Swansea University.

Natalie has a background working as a physiologist in elite sport, optimising athlete performance. As part of this work she recognised the impact of female specific factors. As a result, Natalie has specialised in research relating to female athletes, focussed on the menstrual cycle and impact on elite performance to participation in physical activity. Her research works closely with Sport Wales and National Governing Bodies across Wales, along with schools to improve menstrual education provision.

Natalie has a particular focus on using her research to create change and translating knowledge into practice.

Experience

  • 2018–present
    Research officer, Swansea University
  • 2015–2018
    Physiologist, Sport Wales
  • 2012–2015
    Performance Scientist, Swim Wales

Education

  • 2018 
    Swansea University, PhD
  • 2012 
    Swansea University, MPhil
  • 2011 
    Swansea University, BSc Sport and Exercise Sciences (First Class Hons)

Publications

  • 2023
    Profiling Hormonal Contraceptive Use and Perceived Impact on Training and Performance in a Global Sample of Women Rugby Players,
  • 2023
    Knowledge, attitudes, and behaviours towards the menstrual cycle and menstruation among elite African women football players, coaches, medical personnel, and referees.,
  • 2022
    Teachers’ Perceptions and Experiences of Menstrual Cycle Education and Support in UK Schools,
  • 2021
    Understanding female coaches’ and practitioners’ experience and support provision in relation to the menstrual cycle,
  • 2020
    Elite female athletes’ experiences and perceptions of the menstrual cycle on training and sport performance,

Contact Natalie for

  • General
  • Media request
  • Speaking request
  • Consulting / Advising
  • Research collaboration
  • Research supervision