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Postdoctoral Scholar

Health Sector Sensing · 2023-02-14

Processing Time
48 days
Decision Date
2023-02-14
Location
California
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Proposed Endeavor

The petitioner proposes to continue his research on non-invasive sensing approaches and wearable electronic devices to help clinicians better diagnose conditions such as pediatric OSA and blepharospasm. His work focuses on creating easily implementable international screening practices that facilitate early disease detection and improve patient survival rates.

Framework Evaluation

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

The endeavor has national importance as it addresses pediatric OSA affecting up to 10% of American children and improves early disease detection.

2 Well-positioned to Advance the Endeavor Met

The petitioner is well-positioned with 11 years of experience, 16 publications, and a high citation count of 1,667.

3 Waiver of Job Offer and Labor Certification Met

On balance, it is beneficial to the U.S. to waive the requirements due to the petitioner's history of federal funding and the critical nature of his diagnostic technology.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The petition was approved based on 16 peer-reviewed journal articles, 1,667 citations, and 1 published patent application. The petitioner demonstrated 11 years of experience and secured funding from prestigious agencies including the NIH, NSF, DTRA, and ARPA-E, satisfying all three Dhanasar prongs.

Evidence

Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Patents
Reference Letters Dependent
Grants
Government Alignment

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Outcome approved
Processing 48 days
Criteria Met 3 / 3
Evidence Types 6

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

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