Lee Ligon, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute associate professor of biological sciences and the associate dean of science for academic affairs, has been chosen as a fellow of the American Society of Cell Biology (ASCB).

Election as a fellow is an honor is bestowed on ASCB members by their peers.  Fellows are recognized for their meritorious efforts to advance cell biology and/or its applications, and for their service to the Society.

Within the ASCB, Ligon has served as the Chair of the Public Information Committee since 2017 and as a member since 2016. She has also served on the LGBTQ Diversity Task Force since 2015, and as Co-Chair from 2017-2019.