Clinical Research Assistant II in the Division of Adolescent Medicine at Boston Children’s Hospital
Becca (she/her) is a clinical research assistant in the Division of Adolescent Medicine and Young Adult Medicine at Boston Children’s Hospital. After receiving her BA in Health & Society from the University of Texas at Austin, Becca moved to Boston to work with Dr. Gordon on the Transgender Bone Health Project, a study aimed at elucidating the skeletal health effects of GnRH agonists, a medical therapy for gender dysphoria. Becca also works with Dr. Tracy Richmond on the RECOVERY Project: a longitudinal, prospective registry of eating disorders and co-morbidities in adolescents and young adults. Her primary research interests include LGBTQ and reproductive health, eating disorders, healthcare access/equity and mental health. Outside of work, Becca enjoys hiking in the White Mountains, biking on the streets of Boston, listening to live music and spending time with friends.
Contact
Boston Children’s Hospital Division of Adolescent Medicine
333 Longwood Ave
Rebecca.spigel@childrens.harvard.edu
617-355-8456