approved EB-1A
PhD Candidate
Biostatistics · China · 2025-04-03
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Framework Evaluation
3 of 3 criteria metScholarly Articles (Met)
The petitioner authored 15 peer-reviewed journal articles and a conference abstract in the field of biostatistics.
Judging (Met)
The petitioner completed at least 27 peer reviews for respected journals in her field.
Original Contributions (Met)
The petitioner's research on infectious disease modeling and healthcare disparities has been cited 771 times and influenced WHO guidelines.
Why This Petition Was Approved
The petition was approved based on meeting at least three EB-1A criteria: authorship of 15 peer-reviewed journal articles, a significant citation record of 771 citations, and the completion of 27 peer reviews for professional journals. Additionally, the work was supported by prestigious funding from the NIH, NSF, and Pfizer.
Evidence
Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Grants
Conference Presentations
Judging Experience
Original Contributions
Government Alignment
Evidence Submitted
- 15 peer-reviewed journal articles (2 as first author)
- 1 conference abstract
- 771 citations
- 27 peer reviews for respected journals
- Research funding from National Science Foundation (NSF)
- Research funding from Pfizer
- Research funding from National Institutes of Mental Health (NIMH)
- Research funding from National Institutes of Health (NIH)
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