approved EB-1A
Clinical Assistant Professor
Neurophysiology · India · 2022-04-15
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Framework Evaluation
3 of 3 criteria metJudging the work of others (Met)
The petitioner completed no fewer than 13 peer reviews for journals in his field.
Scholarly Articles (Met)
The petitioner authored 16 peer-reviewed articles in discerning, high-impact international journals.
Original Contributions (Met)
The petitioner made original scientific contributions through the identification of biomarkers for neuroinflammatory diseases and autism, supported by 300 citations.
Why This Petition Was Approved
The case was approved based on the petitioner's 16 peer-reviewed articles in high-impact international journals and 300 citations from researchers in 33 countries. He demonstrated his authority through 13 peer-review assignments for his peers. Additionally, his research received funding from the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD), validating its national importance.
Evidence
Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Reference Letters Independent
Grants
Judging Experience
Original Contributions
Government Alignment
Evidence Submitted
- 13 peer review assignments
- 16 peer-reviewed articles in high-impact international journals
- 300 citations from researchers in 33 countries
- Funding from the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
- Identification of age-related biomarkers for multiple sclerosis
- Development of unique imaging techniques for autism biomarkers
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