Pre-seed open · 12 months to first market AVIX Pharmaceuticals Limited · United Kingdom & Bangladesh
Our team · Scientific leadership

The 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.

Network of scientific, development and commercial disciplines behind Green Antibiotics
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.

Dr Md Arif Sheikh
Scientific FounderFounder & CEO · PhD

Dr Md Arif Sheikh

Drug discoverer & structural biologist

Scientific 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
Dr David Brown
Scientific AdvisorScientific Advisor · PhD, FRSM, FRSC

Dr David Brown

Drug discoverer & co-inventor of Viagra

Drug 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
02 ·The wider team

Scientific, clinical and operational capability.

The wider AVIX team supports microbiology, formulation, clinical coordination, manufacturing readiness, communication and commercial preparation wherever Green Antibiotics needs those capabilities.

Prof. AKM Salek
Principal InvestigatorProf. AKM Salek
Dr MM Khasru
Co-Principal InvestigatorDr MM Khasru
Dr Md Tariqul Islam
Co-Principal InvestigatorDr Md Tariqul Islam
Dr Shaheda Anwar
Co-Principal InvestigatorDr Shaheda Anwar
Dr Tajkera Sultana
Clinical Trial AdvisorDr Tajkera Sultana
Dr Bakhtiar Ul Islam
Clinical AdvisorDr Bakhtiar Ul Islam
Dr Tasfia Musharrat Rafa
PhysicianDr Tasfia Musharrat Rafa
M Hasan Babu
MicrobiologistM Hasan Babu
Ananta Kamar
BiochemistAnanta Kamar
Rejoana Karim
NutritionistRejoana Karim
Nazifa Nawar
Pharmacy & Clinical SupportNazifa Nawar
Nripen Chowdhury
Commercial AdvisorNripen Chowdhury
Farha Ulfat Aalin
HR & Brand AdvisorFarha Ulfat Aalin
Tasnim Rahman
Clinical Trial CoordinatorTasnim Rahman
Saif Islam Anik
Clinical Trial CoordinatorSaif Islam Anik
Suraiya Akter Happy
Clinical Trial CoordinatorSuraiya Akter Happy
Md Opu Khandakar
Registered NurseMd Opu Khandakar
Zinat Fouzia Zamie
Content CreatorZinat Fouzia Zamie
Md Tamim Hasan
Digital MarketingMd Tamim Hasan
Fatema Rahman
Digital MarketingFatema Rahman
Sultana Parvin Sumi
General AssistantSultana Parvin Sumi
Arshad Molla
Office ManagerArshad Molla
03 ·How the team works

One programme with connected disciplines.

Scientific judgement, validation planning, product execution and commercial discipline need to progress together.

Science

Scientific rationale

Compound selection, microbiology and screening interpretation progress together.

Validation

Evidence delivery

MIC/MBC, safety, stability and controlled target-animal validation planning.

Product

Production readiness

Formulation, analytical control, supplier coordination and scalable production.

Commercial

Market preparation

Investment, partnerships, regulatory routes and disciplined commercial translation.

From team to opportunity

Scientific leadership is in place. The next step is decision-grade validation.

Review the programme, funding case and value-building milestones.