approved EB-1A
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Psychiatric Medicine · Brazil · 2022-07-01
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Framework Evaluation
3 of 3 criteria metScholarly Articles (Met)
The petitioner published 74 peer-reviewed articles in highly selective, top-ranked journals in the field of psychiatric medicine.
Judging (Met)
The petitioner completed 90 manuscript reviews and served as a judge for prestigious awards and government research grants.
Original Contributions (Met)
Her research on biomarkers and proteomics in psychiatry has been cited 7,528 times, demonstrating a major influence on the field.
Why This Petition Was Approved
The petition was approved based on 74 peer-reviewed scientific articles published in top-ranked journals and a high citation count of 7,528. The petitioner also demonstrated significant judging experience with 90 manuscript reviews and participation in grant and award review panels. These metrics satisfied the EB-1A criteria for scholarly articles, judging, and original contributions of major significance.
Evidence
Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Grants
Judging Experience
Original Contributions
Reference Letters Independent
Evidence Submitted
- 74 peer-reviewed scientific articles in top-ranked journals
- 7,528 citations by researchers in dozens of countries
- 90 manuscript peer reviews for various journals
- Peer-review of scientists competing for the Samuel Gershon for Young Investigators award
- Peer-review for the Society of Biological Psychiatry Travel Award
- Recipient of research funding from CNPq and NHMRC
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