approved EB-1A
Staff Scientist
Cancer Biology · India · 2024-02-06
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Framework Evaluation
3 of 3 criteria metScholarly Articles (Met)
Published 8 peer-reviewed journal articles, preprints, and conference abstracts in the field of cancer biology.
Judging (Met)
Completed 11 peer reviews, demonstrating active participation as a judge of the work of other experts.
Original Contributions (Met)
Developed original methodologies with significant impact, evidenced by 363 citations and major government funding.
Why This Petition Was Approved
The petitioner satisfied the EB-1A criteria through a record of 8 peer-reviewed journal articles, 3 preprints, and 2 conference abstracts which garnered 363 citations from researchers in 29 countries. Additionally, he completed 11 peer reviews, serving as a judge of the work of other experts. His research also received significant funding from major government bodies including the NIH and NCI.
Evidence
Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Reference Letters Independent
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Conference Presentations
Judging Experience
Original Contributions
Evidence Submitted
- 8 peer-reviewed journal articles (1 first-authored, 2 co-first authored)
- 3 preprints
- 2 conference abstracts
- 1 accepted article
- 363 citations from researchers in 29 countries
- 11 peer reviews completed
- Funding from National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
- Funding from GenitoUrinary Development Molecular Anatomy Project (GUDMAP)
- Funding from National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI)
- Funding from National Institutes of Health (NIH)
- Funding from National Cancer Institute (NCI)
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