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Biomedical Engineering · China · 2022-10-04

Processing Time
325 days
Decision Date
2022-10-04
Location
Connecticut
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Proposed Endeavor

The petitioner proposes to continue her design of optimal medical devices for the automatic detection of atrial fibrillation from cardiac arrhythmia. Her work focuses on developing state-of-the-art smartwatch technologies and wearable smart health devices for reliable heart condition monitoring using photoplethysmography data.

Framework Evaluation

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

The endeavor addresses heart disease, the leading cause of death in the U.S., and supports the medical device industry.

2 Well-positioned to Advance the Endeavor Met

The petitioner has 5 years of experience, a strong publication/citation record, and has secured NIH funding.

3 Waiver Benefit Met

The urgency of heart disease monitoring and the petitioner's unique contributions make a waiver of labor certification beneficial to the U.S.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The petition was approved based on 5 peer-reviewed journal articles and 6 conference proceedings that garnered 92 citations. The case was supported by 4 expert letters and evidence of funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). All three Dhanasar prongs were satisfied through her contributions to wearable health technology and 6 completed peer reviews.

Evidence

Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Reference Letters Independent
Grants
Conference Presentations
Judging Experience
Original Contributions
Government Alignment

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At a Glance

Outcome approved
Processing 325 days
Criteria Met 3 / 3
Evidence Types 8

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Total Cases 3,895
Success Rate 54.2%
Sustained 2,112
Dismissed 1,687

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