Professor Gerald Francis Misinzo, a distinguished expert in veterinary medicine, virology, and public health, was honoured with a prestigious award as a prominent researcher at the 9th National Science, Technology and Innovation Conference and Exhibitions (STICE) organised by the Tanzania Commission for Science and Technology (COSTECH). The award was presented by the Deputy Prime Minister of the United Republic of Tanzania and Minister of Energy Honourable Dr. Doto Mashaka Biteko (MP) during the STICE opening ceremony held on 02 December 2024 at the Julius Nyerere International Convention Centre in Dar es Salaam. The conference, themed “Harnessing Science, Technology, and Innovation for Climate Resilience and Competitive Economy”, provided a platform to celebrate Misinzo’s remarkable contributions to addressing global health challenges.