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Postdoctoral Research Scholar

Microbiology · Iraq · 2022-08-18

Processing Time
270 days
Decision Date
2022-08-18
Location
Iowa
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Proposed Endeavor

The petitioner proposes to continue the development of fluorescent-tag transposon mutagenesis sequencing for identifying and assessing new regulators of type-3 secretion systems in bacteria. This work aims to enable the creation of new treatments for bacterial infections and address healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) that cause significant global mortality and economic loss.

Framework Evaluation

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

The research addresses healthcare-associated infections which affect hundreds of millions globally and cause significant economic losses.

2 Well-positioned to Advance the Endeavor Met

The petitioner holds a Ph.D. and has a documented track record of success including 67 citations and funding from major federal agencies like the NIH and USDA.

3 Waiver of Job Offer and Labor Certification Met

On balance, the petitioner's contributions to treating bacterial infections make it beneficial to the U.S. to waive the labor certification requirement.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The petition was approved based on the petitioner's Ph.D. in cell and molecular biology and a record of six peer-reviewed journal articles and one book chapter. The work accumulated 67 citations and received funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the National Institutes of Health, satisfying all three Dhanasar prongs.

Evidence

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

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At a Glance

Outcome approved
Processing 270 days
Criteria Met 3 / 3
Evidence Types 8

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