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Research Assistant Professor

Biomedical Research · Jordan · 2023-08-01

Processing Time
4 days
Decision Date
2023-08-01
Location
North Carolina
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Proposed Endeavor

The petitioner proposes to continue his research in identifying novel metabolic targets to treat obesity-associated pathologies and restoring protective immunity. His work focuses on expanding the knowledge base in medical and associated sciences to enhance national health through an advanced understanding of obesity and viable treatments.

Framework Evaluation

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

The research identifying novel metabolic targets to treat obesity-associated pathologies was found to have both substantial merit and national importance.

2 Well-positioned to Advance the Endeavor Met

The petitioner is well-positioned due to his Ph.D. in pharmacology, 713 citations, and a record of 9 peer-reviewed journal articles and a patent.

3 Waiver of Job Offer and Labor Certification Met

On balance, it was determined that the petitioner's research work has significant value in identifying metabolic nodes for treating obesity, justifying the waiver.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The petition was approved based on the petitioner's Ph.D. in pharmacology and a record of 9 peer-reviewed journal articles, 1 book chapter, 1 cited abstract, and 1 patent. His work had garnered 713 citations and he had completed at least 5 peer reviews for authoritative journals, satisfying the Dhanasar prongs for national importance and being well-positioned.

Evidence

Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Patents
Grants
Judging Experience
Original Contributions
Government Alignment

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Outcome approved
Processing 4 days
Criteria Met 3 / 3
Evidence Types 7

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