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Epidemiology · Brazil · 2024-10-03

Processing Time
368 days
Decision Date
2024-10-03
Location
Maryland
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Proposed Endeavor

The petitioner proposes to continue his research in epidemiology, specifically focusing on improving public health in the Americas and the Caribbean (LAC). His work involves developing safe and sustainable strategies to accelerate the control and elimination of neglected infectious diseases (NIDs).

Framework Evaluation

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

The research on neglected infectious diseases in the LAC region was found to have substantial merit and national importance for public health.

2 Well-positioned to Advance the Endeavor Met

The petitioner's Ph.D., 27 publications, 1,233 citations, and role as chief of operations demonstrated he is well-positioned.

3 Waiver of Job Offer and Labor Certification Met

On balance, the petitioner's specialized expertise and the potential global repercussions of his work made it beneficial to waive the labor certification.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The petition was approved based on the petitioner's Ph.D. in Biomedicine and his record of 27 peer-reviewed journal articles which garnered 1,233 citations. Additional evidence included his completion of at least 7 peer-reviewed assignments for elite journals and his influential role as chief of operations for a non-profit organization. These credentials satisfied the Dhanasar prongs for substantial merit, national importance, and being well-positioned.

Evidence

Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Reference Letters Independent
Judging Experience
Original Contributions

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At a Glance

Outcome approved
Processing 368 days
Criteria Met 3 / 3
Evidence Types 5

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Total Cases 3,813
Success Rate 53.7%
Sustained 2,046
Dismissed 1,671

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