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Hematology · Nigeria · 2022-03-02

Processing Time
136 days
Decision Date
2022-03-02
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Proposed Endeavor

The petitioner proposes to continue research on red blood cell disorders and sickle cell disease to improve diagnosis, prognostication, and quality of life for patients. The work aims to reduce healthcare utilization costs and better understand morbidity and mortality related to these inherited blood disorders.

Framework Evaluation

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

The endeavor addresses sickle cell disease, which affects 100,000 Americans, and has received federal funding.

2 Well-positioned to Advance the Endeavor Met

The petitioner has 11 years of experience, a publication record with 34 citations, and contributed to a global white paper on research priorities.

3 Waiver of Job Offer and Labor Certification Met

Based on the petitioner's expertise and the national importance of the work, it is beneficial to waive the labor certification.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The petition was approved based on 4 peer-reviewed journal articles and 1 letter to the editor which garnered 34 citations. Evidence included 11 years of research experience, funding from the NIH and Doris Duke Charitable Foundation, and the satisfaction of all three Dhanasar prongs.

Evidence

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

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At a Glance

Outcome approved
Processing 136 days
Criteria Met 3 / 3
Evidence Types 7

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Total Cases 3,895
Success Rate 54.2%
Sustained 2,112
Dismissed 1,687

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