approved EB-1A
Senior Research Support Specialist
Cell Biology · India · 2024-01-24
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Framework Evaluation
4 of 3 criteria metScholarly Articles (Met)
The petitioner authored 28 peer-reviewed original research articles in discerning, high-impact journals.
Judging (Met)
The petitioner was invited to review and evaluate the work of his peers at least 35 times.
Original Contributions (Met)
The petitioner's research on protein functions and biological microscopy provided foundational information for drug development and was cited 861 times.
Leading Role (Met)
The petitioner serves as a Senior Research Support Specialist, performing critical research supported by NIH funding.
Why This Petition Was Approved
The petition was approved based on 28 peer-reviewed original research articles published in high-impact journals and 861 independent citations from researchers in 47 countries. Additionally, the petitioner completed 35 peer-review assignments and received research funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Evidence
Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Reference Letters Independent
Grants
Judging Experience
Original Contributions
Evidence Submitted
- 28 peer-reviewed original research articles in high-impact journals and conference proceedings
- 861 citations according to Google Scholar from researchers in 47 countries
- 35 peer-review invitations to evaluate the work of peers
- Research funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH)
- Ph.D. in biophysics
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