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Postdoctoral Research Associate

Biomedical Engineering · Nepal · 2022-10-12

Processing Time
317 days
Decision Date
2022-10-12
Location
Pennsylvania
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Proposed Endeavor

The petitioner proposes to investigate novel therapeutic, diagnostic, and theranostic technologies using biomaterials and tissue engineering to develop regenerative medicine approaches for cardiovascular diseases. Her work specifically focuses on creating non-surgical, minimally invasive treatments for abdominal aortic aneurysms using stem cells and nanoparticles.

Framework Evaluation

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

The endeavor addresses abdominal aortic aneurysms, a major difficulty for the US medical community, and aligns with national health priorities.

2 Well-positioned to Advance the Endeavor Met

The petitioner is well-positioned due to her Ph.D., 6 years of experience, and a record of 6 publications and 41 citations.

3 Waiver of Job Offer and Labor Certification Met

On balance, her work in regenerative medicine provides significant public health benefits that outweigh the need for labor certification.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The petition was approved based on the petitioner's Ph.D. in applied biomedical engineering and 6 years of experience. Evidence included 6 peer-reviewed journal articles with 41 citations, 7 completed peer reviews, and funding from the NIH, NSF, and American Heart Association, satisfying all three Dhanasar prongs.

Evidence

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

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At a Glance

Outcome approved
Processing 317 days
Criteria Met 3 / 3
Evidence Types 8

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Success Rate 54.2%
Sustained 2,112
Dismissed 1,687

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