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EB-1ALife sciences and medicineIndividualDecided 2009Dismissed

Outcome: Dismissed

May292009_03B2203

AwardsNot metMembershipNot metFinal meritsNot met

Our summary

Scientist in cell biology claimed extraordinary ability through professional awards and membership in scientific societies. AAO found petitioner did not establish sustained national or international acclaim at the top level, as awards were not nationally recognized and memberships did not require outstanding achievement.

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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.

What was missing

  • Awards · Young Investigator Award, Thomas Baum Travel Award, and scholarship not nationally or internationally recognized
  • Membership · ASCB, AAAS, Sigma Xi, SfN, and ARVO memberships do not require outstanding achievement for admission
  • Final merits · Petitioner's 200 publications and invited lectures fall far below top level comparators in field

Criteria

CriterionReadingWhy
AwardsNot metYoung Investigator Award, Thomas Baum Travel Award, and scholarship not nationally or internationally recognized
MembershipNot metASCB, AAAS, Sigma Xi, SfN, and ARVO memberships do not require outstanding achievement for admission
Final meritsNot metPetitioner's 200 publications and invited lectures fall far below top level comparators in field

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