As a pediatric plastic surgeon at UMC Utrecht and the Wilhelmina Children’s Hospital, my research focuses on improving functional and surgical outcomes for children with congenital and rare conditions. Over the years, I have worked on cleft lip and palate, Robin sequence, velopharyngeal insufficiency, palatal fistulae, and congenital differences of the hand and upper limb. A central theme in my work is the optimization of diagnosis, surgical decision-making, and long-term follow-up. I am particularly interested in how surgical treatment affects function, growth, appearance, and quality of life. Currently, my research interests continue to focus on pediatric plastic and reconstructive surgery, with an emphasis on improving outcome evaluation and supporting more personalized care for children with complex congenital conditions.