Pre-seed open · 12 months to first market
AVIX Pharmaceuticals Limited · United Kingdom & Bangladesh
Our team · Scientific leadershipThe minds behind
antimicrobial discovery.
Drug-discovery scientists work with microbiology, clinical, formulation and commercial specialists to turn early antimicrobial signals into a disciplined animal-health programme.
70+ yrsDiscovery leadership
41Combinations screened
7Lead cocktails
UKRegistered company
01 ·Leadership
Drug-discovery leaders
behind Green Antibiotics
Dr Md Arif Sheikh leads biology, formulation and drug discovery. Dr David Brown contributes more than 50 years of pharmaceutical R&D experience. Together, they guide scientific development and commercial judgement.
Scientific FounderFounder & CEO · PhD
Dr Md Arif Sheikh
Drug discoverer & structural biologistScientific architect of Green Antibiotics, with more than 20 years across microbiology, molecular and structural biology, cancer research and drug discovery. He leads screening, evidence strategy, IP and programme execution.
20+ yearsDrug discovery45+ structuresProtein science41 → 7Screening programme
MicrobiologyStructural biologyCombination screeningVenture building
Scientific AdvisorScientific Advisor · PhD, FRSM, FRSC
Dr David Brown
Drug discoverer & co-inventor of ViagraDrug discoverer and scientific adviser with more than 50 years across global pharmaceutical R&D. He brings screening discipline, development strategy and independent scientific judgement to Green Antibiotics.
50+ yearsPharmaceutical R&DViagraCo-inventor2,000+Scientists led
Drug discoveryAMR strategyMedicinal chemistryScientific advisory
03 ·How the team worksOne programme with connected disciplines.
Scientific judgement, validation planning, product execution and commercial discipline need to progress together.
ScienceScientific rationale
Compound selection, microbiology and screening interpretation progress together.
ValidationEvidence delivery
MIC/MBC, safety, stability and controlled target-animal validation planning.
ProductProduction readiness
Formulation, analytical control, supplier coordination and scalable production.
CommercialMarket preparation
Investment, partnerships, regulatory routes and disciplined commercial translation.