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Epidemiology · Mexico · 2022-03-15

Processing Time
380 days
Decision Date
2022-03-15
Location
Kansas
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Proposed Endeavor

The petitioner proposes to continue her research on modeling infectious diseases to identify the infection dynamics of pathogens in human and animal populations. This work aims to promote overall animal and public health and emergency preparedness by addressing the spread of disease within livestock and wildlife populations to prevent transmission to humans and economic loss.

Framework Evaluation

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

The research addresses the spread of disease within livestock and wildlife, which is crucial for preventing human transmission and economic loss to the agricultural sector.

2 Well-positioned to Advance the Endeavor Met

The petitioner has 13 years of experience, 13 peer-reviewed publications with 100 citations, and has received funding from major U.S. government agencies.

3 Waiver of Job Offer and Labor Certification Met

Based on her record of publication, citation, and the innate value of her research to U.S. emergency preparedness, it is beneficial to waive the labor certification.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The petition was approved based on the petitioner's 13 peer-reviewed journal articles (5 first-authored) and 100 citations. Evidence included funding from 5 leading U.S. institutions (NSF, NIH, DHS, ORISE, and Columbus Zoo), 5 peer review invitations, and 4 expert recommendation letters confirming the national importance of her work.

Evidence

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

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Outcome approved
Processing 380 days
Criteria Met 3 / 3
Evidence Types 7

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