approved EB-1A

Staff Scientist

Translational Science · India · 2025-05-15

Processing Time
463 days
Decision Date
2025-05-15
Location
Washington
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Framework Evaluation

3 of 3 criteria met
Scholarly Articles (Met)

Published 18 peer-reviewed articles and 1 conference abstract in top-ranked journals like Blood and Journal of Proteomics.

Judging (Met)

Completed 10 peer reviews for high-impact journals, establishing her role as a trusted authority in the field.

Original Contributions (Met)

Demonstrated major significance through 350 citations and the discovery of splicing-associated cancer phenotypes used in clinical research.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The petition satisfied the EB-1A criteria through 18 peer-reviewed articles and 350 citations, with a top 1% most-cited paper in Biology & Biochemistry. The petitioner also demonstrated authority through 10 completed peer reviews for high-impact journals like Biomarker Research. Additionally, the work was supported by funding from the National Cancer Institute and National Agricultural Science Fund.

Evidence

Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Grants
Conference Presentations
Judging Experience
Original Contributions
Reference Letters Independent
Evidence Submitted
  • 18 peer-reviewed articles and 1 conference abstract in journals including Blood and Haematologica
  • 350 citations across scholarly literature
  • Top 1% most-cited paper in Biology & Biochemistry for its year of publication
  • 10 completed peer reviews for journals such as Biomarker Research and Journal of Hematology and Oncology
  • Research relied upon by scientists in over 40 countries
  • Four letters of recommendation from international experts

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Outcome approved
Processing 463 days
Criteria Met 3 / 3
Evidence Types 7

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Success Rate 52.9%
Sustained 466
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