approved EB-1A
Associate Research Scientist
Cardiovascular Biology · India · 2025-04-03
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Framework Evaluation
3 of 3 criteria metScholarly Articles (Met)
The petitioner authored 19 peer-reviewed articles in high-impact journals such as Nature Reviews Cardiology.
Judging (Met)
The petitioner completed 79 peer reviews for journals and 38 grant reviews for major organizations like the AHA.
Original Contributions (Met)
Her research in platelet-driven inflammation and thrombosis is recognized as being in the top 1% of the field by citation volume.
Why This Petition Was Approved
The petition satisfied the EB-1A criteria through a record of 19 peer-reviewed articles and 1,073 citations, placing her in the top 1% of cited authors in her field. Her extensive judging experience, including 79 journal reviews and 38 grant reviews for the AHA and UKRI, further evidenced her extraordinary ability. The case was bolstered by her editorial board membership and funding from the NHLBI and AHA.
Evidence
Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Reference Letters Independent
Reference Letters Dependent
Grants
Judging Experience
Original Contributions
Government Alignment
Evidence Submitted
- 19 peer-reviewed journal articles (13 first-authored, 2 co-first-authored)
- 1,073 citations with an h-index of 13
- 79 peer reviews for scientific journals
- 38 grant reviews for funding agencies including AHA and UKRI
- 1 book chapter and 1 preprint
- Publications in top-tier journals including Nature Reviews Cardiology and Circulation Research
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