approved O-1
Senior Bioinformatics Scientist
Bioinformatics · India · 2022-09-23
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Framework Evaluation
3 of 3 criteria metScholarly Articles (Met)
The petitioner authored 33 peer-reviewed scientific articles in the field of bioinformatics, which have garnered 1,853 citations.
Judging the Work of Others (Met)
The petitioner completed at least 19 peer reviews for journals in his field.
Original Contributions (Met)
The development of the ARG-ANNOT tool and research into genomic alterations were recognized as major scientific contributions to the field.
Why This Petition Was Approved
The approval was based on the petitioner's 33 peer-reviewed scientific articles and a high citation count of 1,853 from researchers in 74 countries. He demonstrated a record of 19 peer reviews, satisfying the judging work of others criterion. His development of the ARG-ANNOT bioinformatic tool served as evidence of original contributions of major significance to the field.
Evidence
Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Reference Letters Independent
Judging Experience
Original Contributions
Achievements
- Developed ARG-ANNOT, a bioinformatic tool for investigating antibiotic-resistance genes
- Published 33 peer-reviewed scientific articles
- Accumulated 1,853 citations across at least 74 countries
- Completed 19 peer reviews for scientific journals
- Conducted research on microbiomes related to giant cell arteritis and various cancers
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