Columbia Professors Honored as Inaugural Fellows of the Asian American Academy of Science and Engineering

Drs. David Ho, Sankar Ghosh, and Kam Leong have been elected as inaugural Fellows of the Asian American Academy of Science and Engineering (AAASE). This prestigious recognition highlights their exceptional contributions to their respective fields and their commitment to advancing the presence and influence of Asian Americans in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

The awards ceremony will take place from November 15 to 17 at the National Academy of Sciences Beckman Center in Irvine, California.

David Ho: Clyde '56 and Helen Wu Professor of Medicine at Columbia University. A key figure in HIV/AIDS research, his work on antiretroviral therapies has saved millions of lives. David is a member of NAM.

Sankar Ghosh: Chair of the Department of Microbiology & Immunology at
Columbia University. His research on NF-kB signaling pathways has significantly advanced our understanding of immune response and inflammation. Sankar is a member of the NAS and NAM.

Kam Leong: Samuel Y. Sheng Professor in Biomedical Engineering at Columbia University. As a drug delivery and gene therapy leader, Kam's innovative research has significantly impacted biomedical engineering. He is a member of NAE and NAM.