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Chemical Biologist

Chemical Biology · China · 2022-04-08

Processing Time
89 days
Decision Date
2022-04-08
Location
Massachusetts
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Proposed Endeavor

The petitioner proposes to continue research on the development of chemical biology tools to explore protein function. This work aims to discover important therapeutics for serious lung diseases, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), chronic bronchitis (CB), cystic fibrosis (CF), and COVID-19.

Framework Evaluation

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

The endeavor addresses the urgent need for improved treatments for respiratory diseases and COVID-19, which has broad implications for U.S. public health.

2 Well-positioned to Advance the Endeavor Met

The petitioner is highly esteemed, evidenced by 62 peer reviews, 9 publications, 228 citations, and significant funding from the NIH and private sector.

3 Balance of Factors to Waive Job Offer Met

Given the petitioner's specialized expertise in fighting the COVID-19 pandemic and lung diseases, it is beneficial to the U.S. to waive the labor certification.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The petition was approved based on 9 peer-reviewed journal articles (7 first-authored) with 228 citations and a record of 62 manuscript reviews. The petitioner secured 5 major funding sources, including the NIH and the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, satisfying all three Dhanasar prongs.

Evidence

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

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Outcome approved
Processing 89 days
Criteria Met 3 / 3
Evidence Types 6

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Success Rate 53.6%
Sustained 2,046
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