Success Stories: Pioneering Drug Safety Research Earns EB-2 NIW Approval for Pharmaceutical Sciences Expert

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On August 8^th, 2025, we received another EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) approval for an ORISE Fellow in the Field of Pharmaceutical Sciences (Approval Notice).

General Field: Pharmaceutical Sciences

Position at the Time of Case Filing: ORISE Fellow

Country of Origin: China

State of Residence at the Time of Filing: Arkansas

Approval Notice Date: August 8^th, 2025

Processing Time: 4 months, 25 days

Case Summary:

We are pleased to share the approval of an EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) petition for a pharmaceutical sciences expert from China, currently serving as an ORISE Fellow. At the time of filing, the client was advancing research on drug-induced liver injury (DILI) with a focus on developing a comprehensive database that integrates findings from animal and in vitro studies, as well as investigating the efficacy of replacing animal testing with in vitro models to predict DILI risks. This work not only promotes animal welfare but also accelerates safer and more cost-effective drug development processes.

Recognized Contributions to the Field:
The client has built a strong research record, authoring six peer-reviewed journal articles, including two as first author, published in leading journals such as Advanced Drug Delivery Reviews, Biomaterials, and Pharmaceutics. These works have garnered 148 citations, demonstrating significant influence among peers, with two articles ranking in the top 1% and top 10% of cited papers in pharmacology and toxicology for their publication years. In addition, the client’s expertise has been recognized through peer review service for respected journals, reinforcing their standing as a trusted evaluator of scientific quality in the field.

Advancing Nationally Significant Research:
The petition highlighted that DILI affects tens of thousands of individuals in the United States annually, posing major public health and drug development challenges. By addressing this issue through cutting-edge methodologies and database creation, the client’s research contributes to safer pharmaceutical products and aligns with U.S. priorities in biotechnology and healthcare innovation. The work also directly supports the national interest by reducing healthcare costs, promoting ethical research practices, and maintaining U.S. competitiveness in biomedical innovation.

NAILG’s Role and Outlook:
NAILG presented a comprehensive petition that successfully demonstrated the client’s qualifications under the Matter of Dhanasar framework, addressing all prongs with strong evidence of merit, national importance, and the client’s ability to advance the proposed endeavor. With this approval, the client is now well-positioned to continue pioneering advancements in DILI research and contribute to the development of safer and more effective pharmaceutical therapies in the United States.

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