approved EB-1A

Principal Scientist

Immunobiology · Taiwan · 2024-04-29

Processing Time
7 days
Decision Date
2024-04-29
Location
California
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Framework Evaluation

3 of 3 criteria met
Scholarly Articles (Met)

The petitioner published 19 peer-reviewed articles, 2 conference abstracts, and 3 book chapters in international journals and proceedings.

Judging (Met)

The petitioner completed at least 12 peer reviews, evaluating the work of others in the field of immunobiology.

Original Contributions (Met)

The petitioner's research on B cell biology and immune repertoire profiling has been cited 2,362 times, demonstrating its major significance and adoption by peers.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The petition was approved based on 19 peer-reviewed articles, 2 conference abstracts, and 3 book chapters which garnered 2,362 citations. The petitioner also demonstrated authority through 12 peer review assignments for international journals. His specialized expertise in next-generation sequencing (NGS) and bioinformatics was deemed to have a significant impact on the field.

Evidence

Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Judging Experience
Original Contributions
Evidence Submitted
  • 19 peer-reviewed articles
  • 2 peer-reviewed conference abstracts
  • 3 book chapters
  • 2,362 citations
  • 12 peer review assignments
  • Ph.D. in immunology
  • B.Sc. in biomedical science

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Outcome approved
Processing 7 days
Criteria Met 3 / 3
Evidence Types 4

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