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Rebecca Harris is an Attending Physician in the Division of Endocrinology at Boston Children’s Hospital and an Instructor of Pediatrics at Harvard Medical School. She specializes in pediatric endocrinology with a focus on transgender health, menstrual suppression, and rare genetic disorders like Prader-Willi syndrome. Her clinical practice emphasizes compassionate care for transgender youth and advocacy for healthcare access.
Education:
- Bachelor's degree from University of Illinois, Urbana
- Graduate studies at Northwestern University, Evanston
- MD and PhD from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago
- Completed residency and internship at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
- Fellowship training at Lurie Children's Hospital and Boston Children’s Hospital
Research Interests: Dr. Harris explores ethical and medical challenges in transgender youth care, optimizing menstrual suppression therapies for adolescents, fertility preservation strategies, and advancements in managing rare endocrine disorders. Her work bridges clinical practice with policy advocacy to improve healthcare equity.
Publications: Her recent work addresses legislative barriers to transgender healthcare access, innovative approaches to menstrual suppression, and updates on Prader-Willi syndrome treatments. These articles highlight her commitment to both clinical innovation and systemic advocacy.
Certifications: Board Certified in Pediatrics (General).
Labs/Teams: Affiliated with the Division of Endocrinology at Boston Children’s Hospital, collaborating on interdisciplinary teams addressing complex pediatric endocrine conditions.
