approved EB-1A
Postdoctoral Fellow
Cancer Biology · India · 2023-09-13
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Framework Evaluation
3 of 3 criteria metScholarly Articles (Met)
The petitioner authored 9 peer-reviewed articles and 1 pre-print in discerning, high-impact journals within the field of cancer biology.
Judging (Met)
The petitioner completed at least 18 manuscript reviews for professional journals, demonstrating recognition of her expertise by the scientific community.
Original Contributions (Met)
Her research on chemoresistance and inflammation in ovarian and colon cancer was recognized as fundamentally transforming the field and addressing national healthcare needs.
Why This Petition Was Approved
The petition was approved based on a strong publication record of 9 peer-reviewed articles and 1 pre-print in high-impact journals. The petitioner demonstrated significant impact through 302 citations and 18 instances of judging the work of others via journal reviews. These metrics satisfied the EB-1A criteria for scholarly articles, judging, and original contributions of major significance.
Evidence
Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Reference Letters Independent
Judging Experience
Original Contributions
Evidence Submitted
- 9 peer-reviewed scientific articles and 1 pre-print in high-impact journals
- 302 citations from scholars in at least 30 countries (Google Scholar)
- 18 peer reviews conducted for scientific journals
- Original contributions to ovarian and colon cancer research regarding chemoresistance and inflammation
- Technical expertise in RNA sequencing, quantitative PCR, and in vitro modeling
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