approved EB-1B
Research Associate
Biochemistry · China · 2025-02-26
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Framework Evaluation
3 of 2 criteria metScholarly Publications (Met)
The petitioner authored 9 peer-reviewed articles and a book chapter in international journals.
Original Research Contributions (Met)
The petitioner made original contributions to structural biology and immunology, evidenced by 132 citations and federal funding.
Peer Review Judging (Met)
The petitioner completed at least 40 peer reviews for respected journals in the field of biochemistry.
Why This Petition Was Approved
The petition was approved based on a record of 9 peer-reviewed journal articles and 132 citations, demonstrating significant impact in structural biology. The petitioner also satisfied the peer review criterion by completing at least 40 reviews for respected journals. Furthermore, the research was supported by prestigious federal funding from the NIH and NSF, affirming the work's importance to U.S. national health interests.
Evidence
Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Grants
Judging Experience
Original Contributions
Government Alignment
Evidence Submitted
- 9 peer-reviewed journal articles (including 6 first-authored)
- 1 authored book chapter
- 132 citations in peer-reviewed publications
- At least 40 peer reviews completed for respected journals
- Research funding/support from the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH)
- Research funding/support from the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF)
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