approved EB-1B
Research Assistant Professor
Biomedical Science · China · 2025-06-27
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Framework Evaluation
3 of 2 criteria metScholarly Publications (Met)
The petitioner authored 14 peer-reviewed articles and 10 conference abstracts in high-impact international journals.
Peer Review Judging (Met)
The petitioner completed at least 18 peer reviews for prestigious journals such as Science Translational Medicine.
Original Research Contributions (Met)
The petitioner made original contributions to musculoskeletal research, evidenced by 374 citations and NIH funding leadership.
Why This Petition Was Approved
The petition was approved based on 14 peer-reviewed articles, 10 conference abstracts, and 374 citations indicating global influence. The petitioner satisfied EB-1B criteria through her 18 peer reviews for prestigious journals like Science Translational Medicine and her leadership in federally funded NIH projects. Her research into protein degradation and lymphatic circulation was recognized for addressing pressing clinical needs in fracture healing.
Evidence
Evidence Types
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Citations
Reference Letters Independent
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Conference Presentations
Judging Experience
Original Contributions
Government Alignment
Evidence Submitted
- 14 peer-reviewed articles in high-impact international journals
- 10 conference abstracts
- 374 citations from global peers
- 18 peer reviews for journals including Science Translational Medicine, Arthritis Research & Therapy, and Frontiers in Endocrinology
- Principal Investigator for research funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH)
- Principal Investigator for research funded by the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS)
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