approved EB-1A
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Molecular Biology · Pakistan · 2025-06-27
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Framework Evaluation
3 of 3 criteria metAuthorship of scholarly articles (Met)
The petitioner authored 33 peer-reviewed articles in high-impact journals such as JAMA Dermatology and British Journal of Dermatology.
Original contributions of major significance (Met)
The petitioner identified new gene mutations linked to hearing loss, cardiac complications, and hereditary skin disorders.
Service as a judge of the work of others (Met)
The petitioner completed over 30 peer reviews for leading publications in the field.
Why This Petition Was Approved
The petition was approved based on 33 peer-reviewed journal articles and 441 citations with an h-index of 13. The petitioner also demonstrated significant original contributions to genetic research and completed over 30 peer reviews for leading journals. Evidence satisfied the criteria for scholarly authorship, original contributions, and judging the work of others.
Evidence
Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Grants
Judging Experience
Original Contributions
Evidence Submitted
- 33 peer-reviewed journal articles
- 1 first-authored abstract
- 441 citations
- h-index of 13
- Over 30 peer reviews for journals including Cells and Frontiers in Pediatrics
- Research applied in over 40 countries
- Top 10% most cited paper in JAMA Dermatology for its publication year
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