approved O-1

Research Associate 3

Pharmacology · India · 2022-01-10

Processing Time
7 days
Decision Date
2022-01-10
Location
Texas
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Framework Evaluation

3 of 3 criteria met
Scholarly Articles (Met)

The petitioner authored 10 peer-reviewed scientific articles and one book in the field of pharmacology.

Judging the Work of Others (Met)

The petitioner completed 17 peer reviews, demonstrating his status as an expert valued by journals in his field.

Original Contributions (Met)

His research on neurodegeneration and brain tumors, supported by 451 citations and major foundation funding, constitutes original contributions of major significance.

Why This Petition Was Approved

The approval was based on the petitioner's authorship of 10 peer-reviewed articles and a book, supported by 451 citations. His role as a peer reviewer for 17 manuscripts and the receipt of funding from the National Institute on Aging and the Michael J. Fox Foundation demonstrated his extraordinary ability. These factors satisfied the O-1A criteria for scholarly articles, original contributions, and judging the work of others.

Evidence

Evidence Types
Peer Reviewed Publications
Citations
Reference Letters Independent
Grants
Judging Experience
Original Contributions
Achievements
  • Authored 10 peer-reviewed scientific articles and 1 book
  • Accumulated 451 citations from researchers in the field
  • Conducted 17 peer reviews for scientific journals
  • Research supported by funding from the National Institute on Aging
  • Research supported by funding from the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research

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Outcome approved
Processing 7 days
Criteria Met 3 / 3
Evidence Types 6

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