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Pharmaceutical Drug Development · India · 2023-01-04

Processing Time
13 days
Decision Date
2023-01-04
Location
North Carolina
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Framework Evaluation

3 of 3 criteria met
Judging the work of others (Met)

The petitioner completed no fewer than 21 peer reviews, demonstrating his recognized authority in the field.

Scholarly Articles (Met)

The petitioner authored 5 peer-reviewed articles and a book chapter in high-impact venues.

Original Contributions (Met)

His work on analytical bioassays and CGT products has been cited 212 times and attracted private sector interest.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The case was approved based on the petitioner's record of 5 peer-reviewed scientific articles and 1 book chapter which garnered 212 citations from researchers in 27 countries. Additionally, the petitioner demonstrated his authority in the field by performing 21 peer reviews for professional journals. The evidence successfully satisfied the EB-1A criteria for scholarly articles, judging, and original contributions.

Evidence

Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Reference Letters Independent
Reference Letters Dependent
Judging Experience
Original Contributions
Evidence Submitted
  • 5 peer-reviewed scientific articles
  • 1 book chapter
  • 212 citations from researchers in at least 27 countries
  • 21 peer review invitations to evaluate the work of peers
  • Research attracted significant attention from the private sector regarding cell-based bioassays

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Outcome approved
Processing 13 days
Criteria Met 3 / 3
Evidence Types 6

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