approved EB-1A
Postdoctoral Associate
Genetics · China · 2025-10-24
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Framework Evaluation
3 of 3 criteria metScholarly Articles (Met)
The petitioner authored 13 peer-reviewed journal articles, including first-authored works, in the field of genetics.
Judging (Met)
The petitioner completed at least 28 peer reviews for highly distinguished journals in their field.
Original Contributions (Met)
The petitioner's research on piRNA pathways and genome defense has been cited 1,396 times, demonstrating a major contribution to the field.
Why This Petition Was Approved
The petition was approved based on the petitioner's authorship of 13 peer-reviewed journal articles and a high citation count of 1,396. Additionally, the petitioner demonstrated a consistent record of professional service by conducting 28 peer reviews for distinguished journals. The research was also validated by funding from prestigious global organizations including the NIH and NSERC.
Evidence
Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Grants
Judging Experience
Original Contributions
Evidence Submitted
- 13 peer-reviewed journal articles (2 first-authored, 2 co-first-authored)
- 3 abstracts and 1 preprint
- 1,396 citations
- 28 peer reviews for distinguished journals
- Funding from NIH, MOST, Ellison Medical Foundation, Starr Foundation, NSERC, CIHR, and NRF
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