approved EB-1A
Associate Research Scientist
Neuroscience · China · 2025-08-14
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Framework Evaluation
3 of 3 criteria metOriginal Contributions of Major Significance (Met)
The petitioner provided evidence of essential discoveries regarding the transcriptional regulation of synaptic genes and neurodevelopmental disorders.
Scholarly Articles (Met)
The petitioner authored 10 peer-reviewed journal articles and other scholarly materials that garnered 409 citations.
Judging the Work of Others (Met)
The petitioner completed at least 38 reviews for scholarly journals in the field.
Why This Petition Was Approved
The petition was approved based on 10 peer-reviewed journal articles, 409 citations, and the completion of at least 38 peer reviews. The evidence satisfied the EB-1A criteria for original contributions, scholarly articles, and judging the work of others.
Evidence
Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Reference Letters Independent
Grants
Judging Experience
Original Contributions
Evidence Submitted
- 10 peer-reviewed journal articles (including first-authored and co-first-authored)
- 1 first-authored abstract
- 1 first-authored preprint
- 409 citations
- 38 peer reviews conducted
- Participation in grant-funded research supported by national funding bodies
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