approved EB-1A
Research Assistant Professor
Molecular Biology · India · 2022-03-30
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Framework Evaluation
3 of 3 criteria metJudging the work of others (Met)
The petitioner completed no fewer than 120 reviews for journals in his field.
Scholarly Articles (Met)
The petitioner authored 11 peer-reviewed articles and 1 book chapter in international journals, which have been cited 270 times by researchers in 28 countries, placing him in the top 1% of cited authors.
Original Contributions (Met)
The petitioner made original contributions of major significance regarding the expression pattern and oncogenesis of head and neck cancers, supported by federal funding from the NIH and NCI.
Why This Petition Was Approved
The petition was approved based on 11 peer-reviewed articles, 1 book chapter, and 270 citations across 28 countries. The petitioner demonstrated extraordinary ability through 120 manuscript reviews and original contributions to oncogenesis research. His work was further validated by funding from the National Cancer Institute and the National Institutes of Health.
Evidence
Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Reference Letters Independent
Reference Letters Dependent
Grants
Judging Experience
Original Contributions
Evidence Submitted
- 11 peer-reviewed articles and 1 book chapter published in international journals
- 120 invitations to review and evaluate the work of peers
- 270 citations according to Google Scholar
- Top 1% of most highly cited authors in cancer biology over the past 10 years (Microsoft Academic)
- Citations from researchers in at least 28 countries
- Research supported by funding from the Department of Veterans Affairs, National Cancer Institute, and NIH
- Original studies on the expression pattern and oncogenesis of head and neck cancers
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