My research centers on the question of how extracellular fibrillin microfibrils govern connective tissue function during normal development and in inherited human disorders, like Marfan syndrome, Weill-Marchesani syndrome, and others. I have a strong interest in understanding the cellular mechanisms orchestrating the formation of tissue-specific microfibrils. Ultimately, I aim to exploit this knowledge to identify novel therapeutic strategies for microfibril-associated disorders.