approved EB-1A
Research Investigator
Cardiovascular Diseases · China · 2023-07-27
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Framework Evaluation
3 of 3 criteria metScholarly Articles (Met)
The petitioner published 21 peer-reviewed scientific articles in top-ranked journals in the field of cardiovascular diseases.
Judging (Met)
The petitioner completed 17 reviews for 6 journals and served as an editorial board member and guest associate editor.
Original Contributions (Met)
Her research on abdominal aortic aneurysm formation and protein pathways has been cited 546 times, showing major significance to the field.
Why This Petition Was Approved
The petition was approved based on 21 peer-reviewed scientific articles in top-ranked journals and a citation record of 546 citations from 35 countries. Additionally, the petitioner demonstrated her expertise through 17 manuscript reviews for 6 prestigious journals and service as an editorial board member and guest associate editor. 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
- 21 peer-reviewed scientific articles published in top-ranked journals
- 546 citations in at least 35 countries according to Google Scholar
- 17 manuscript reviews for 6 prestigious journals
- Editorial board member for 2 journals
- Guest associate editor for 1 journal
- Ph.D. in human physiology
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