approved EB-1A
Neuroscientist
Neuroscience · United Kingdom · 2022-03-01
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Framework Evaluation
3 of 3 criteria metJudging the work of others (Met)
The petitioner was invited to review and evaluate the work of his peers on no fewer than 12 occasions.
Scholarly Articles (Met)
The petitioner authored 14 peer-reviewed articles and 2 laboratory protocols published in international journals.
Original Contributions (Met)
His research has been cited 754 times and he pioneered methodologies for brain analysis using non-traditional living models.
Why This Petition Was Approved
The approval was based on the petitioner meeting multiple EB-1A criteria, including 14 peer-reviewed articles and 2 laboratory protocols with 754 citations. He also demonstrated significant peer recognition through 12 instances of judging the work of others and evidence of major funding from the NIH and MRC. His pioneering methodologies in brain analysis using aquatic models further established his extraordinary ability.
Evidence
Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Reference Letters Independent
Grants
Judging Experience
Original Contributions
Evidence Submitted
- 14 peer-reviewed articles
- 2 laboratory protocols
- 754 citations (Google Scholar)
- 12 peer review/evaluation invitations
- Major funding sources (NIH, MRC)
- 4 expert letters of support
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