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Postdoctoral Researcher

Bioinorganic Chemistry · South Korea · 2021-05-14

Processing Time
345 days
Decision Date
2021-05-14
Location
Maryland
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Proposed Endeavor

The petitioner focuses on synthesizing and modifying enzymatic active-site model systems and testing their reactivities toward external substrates to derive guidelines for novel structures. This work aims to provide key insights into metal homeostasis in the body and develop essential tools for diagnosing neurological disorders caused by zinc metabolism dysfunction.

Framework Evaluation

3 of 3 criteria met
1 Substantial Merit and National Importance Met

The research on enzymatic active-site model systems has great importance for the energy and medical industries, specifically for diagnosing neurological disorders.

2 Well-positioned to Advance the Endeavor Met

The petitioner is well-positioned due to a record of 21 publications, over 1,000 citations, and a history of NIH funding.

3 Waiver Benefit Met

On balance, it is in the interest of the United States to retain the petitioner's unique talents in bioinorganic chemistry without a labor certification.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The petition was approved based on 21 peer-reviewed journal articles (7 first-authored) in 9 high-ranking journals, which amassed 1,033 citations. The petitioner demonstrated significant impact with one paper in the top 1% of cited articles and secured funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Four expert recommendation letters further corroborated the national importance and merit of her research.

Evidence

Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Reference Letters Independent
Grants
Original Contributions
Government Alignment

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At a Glance

Outcome approved
Processing 345 days
Criteria Met 3 / 3
Evidence Types 6

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Total Cases 4,031
Success Rate 55.8%
Sustained 2,248
Dismissed 1,687

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