EB-1ALife sciences and medicineIndividualDecided 2005Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
JUL192005_03B2203
AwardsNot metMembershipNot metPublished materialNot metScholarly articlesNot metFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
Molecular biologist claims extraordinary ability through NIH grant, recommendation letters, and publications in HIV and cancer research. AAO found valuable contributions insufficient to demonstrate sustained acclaim placing her at field's very top.
Official PDF
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · NIH grant receipt as researcher does not constitute major internationally recognized prize.
- Membership · No evidence of membership in elite professional associations.
- Published material · Solicited recommendation letters carry less weight than preexisting independent evidence of contributions.
- Scholarly articles · Publication of research findings is routine for established scientists; does not indicate sustained acclaim.
- Final merits · Accomplished scientist with valuable contributions lacks sustained national or international acclaim at top.
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | NIH grant receipt as researcher does not constitute major internationally recognized prize. |
 Membership | Not met | No evidence of membership in elite professional associations. |
 Published material | Not met | Solicited recommendation letters carry less weight than preexisting independent evidence of contributions. |
 Scholarly articles | Not met | Publication of research findings is routine for established scientists; does not indicate sustained acclaim. |
 Final merits | Not met | Accomplished scientist with valuable contributions lacks sustained national or international acclaim at top. |
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