approved EB-1A
Research Assistant Professor
Drug Discovery · India · 2022-04-01
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Framework Evaluation
4 of 3 criteria metScholarly Articles (Met)
The petitioner authored 19 publications in influential journals within the field of drug discovery.
Judging (Met)
The petitioner completed 18 peer reviews for influential journals, demonstrating her expertise was sought by others in the field.
Original Contributions (Met)
The petitioner's work on TB drug candidates and biofilm inhibition led to 2 U.S. patents and commercial implementation.
Commercial Success (Met)
Her research was commercialized by a well-known drug manufacturer and utilized by a major non-profit partnership.
Why This Petition Was Approved
The petition was approved based on meeting multiple EB-1A criteria including 19 peer-reviewed publications and 238 citations from leading global institutions. The petitioner demonstrated significant original contributions through 2 U.S. patents and the commercialization of her work by a major drug manufacturer. Additionally, her 18 peer reviews for influential journals and funding from the NSF and EPA satisfied the judging and original contribution requirements.
Evidence
Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Patents
Reference Letters Independent
Reference Letters Dependent
Grants
Judging Experience
Original Contributions
Commercial Success
Evidence Submitted
- 19 peer-reviewed publications
- 238 citations from international institutions
- 2 U.S. patents
- 18 peer reviews for influential journals
- Funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF)
- Funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
- Commercialization of work by a well-known drug manufacturer
- Implementation of research by a non-profit TB drug development partnership
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