Dr. Amjad Ali, Associate Professor at the Atta-ur-Rahman School of Applied Biosciences (ASAB), NUST, and Founder & CEO of MGBio, has been awarded the prestigious Gold Medal 2020 by the Pakistan Academy of Sciences (PAS) in the category of Emerging Technologies. The award recognizes his outstanding contributions in Biotechnology, Nanotechnology, Molecular Biology, and Bioinformatics. Dr. Amjad Ali has made significant advancements in the field of genomic sciences, with a strong research portfolio comprising over 100 publications in high-impact international journals. His work is particularly distinguished by the development of two innovative bioinformatics software tools designed for bacterial diagnostics and vaccine design, supporting global efforts in infectious disease research and public health. This recognition from PAS highlights Dr. Amjad Alii’s dedication to scientific innovation and his pivotal role in advancing Pakistan’s position in cutting-edge life sciences research. His achievements not only reinforce MGBio’s mission of delivering data-driven biotech solutions but also underscore the impact of academia-industry synergy in driving national development. The entire team at MGBio extends heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Amjad Ali on this distinguished honor and remains inspired by his leadership, vision, and commitment to excellence in science and technology.