approved EB-1A
Researcher
Internal Medicine · Vietnam · 2025-05-31
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Framework Evaluation
3 of 3 criteria metScholarly Articles (Met)
The petitioner authored 16 peer-reviewed articles in top-tier medical journals.
Judging (Met)
The petitioner completed 15 peer reviews for journals such as Frontiers in Pharmacology and PLoS ONE.
Original Contributions (Met)
Her research on chronic diseases and COVID-19 tracking has been cited over 3,100 times and used to shape public health policies.
Why This Petition Was Approved
The petitioner satisfied multiple EB-1A criteria, including 16 peer-reviewed publications in high-impact journals like The Lancet and Hepatology. Her work garnered over 3,100 citations, placing her in the top 1% of researchers in her field globally. Additionally, she demonstrated her expertise through 15 peer reviews for prestigious journals such as PLoS ONE.
Evidence
Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Reference Letters Independent
Judging Experience
Original Contributions
Government Alignment
Evidence Submitted
- 16 peer-reviewed journal publications (The Lancet, Hepatology, eClinicalMedicine, JACC)
- 3,100+ citations (top 1% of internal medicine researchers)
- 15 peer reviews for journals including Frontiers in Pharmacology and PLoS ONE
- Epidemiological analyses used by international teams to justify new therapeutic strategies
- Research influencing real-world health policy and intervention design
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