Clinically studied UK GMP Launch preparation
Our team · Scientific leadership

The mindsbehind thymusscience.

Drug-discovery and clinical scientists work with immune-health specialists to move evidence towards responsible translation.

200+ yearsSCIENTIFIC AND CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Two discovery leadsDRUG-DISCOVERY LEADERS
8+ cliniciansCLINICAL INVESTIGATORS AND COORDINATORS
UK registeredUK AND BANGLADESH OPERATIONS

01 · Leadership

Drug-discovery leaders behind T-Booster

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 clinical and commercial development.

Dr Md Arif Sheikh
Scientific FounderFounder & CEO · PhD

Dr Md Arif Sheikh

Drug discoverer & cancer scientist

Dr Md Arif Sheikh is the scientific architect behind T-Booster. With more than 20 years of experience spanning molecular biology, structural biology, cancer research and drug discovery, he leads the programme from thymus science and formulation through clinical evaluation, intellectual-property strategy and commercial development.

20+ yearsDrug discovery
45+ structuresProtein science
260 adultsClinical programme
Thymus researchStructural biologyClinical formulationCancer research
University of St AndrewsUniversity of SussexEntrepreneur FirstWellcomeUniversity of DhakaUniversity of OxfordUniversity of TorontoInstitute of Cancer Researchicddr,bUniversity of Galway
Dr David Brown
Scientific AdvisorScientific Advisor · PhD, FRSM, FRSC

Dr David Brown

Drug discoverer & co-inventor of Viagra

Dr David Brown brings more than 50 years of pharmaceutical research and company leadership. A co-inventor on the Viagra patent, former Global Head of Drug Discovery at Roche and contributor to Relpax, he strengthens scientific evaluation, formulation strategy and commercial judgement across T-Booster.

50+ yearsPharmaceutical R&D
ViagraCo-inventor
2,000+Scientists led
Drug discoveryPharmaceutical R&DMedicinal chemistryScientific advisory
PfizerAstraZenecaRocheGSKUniversity of Cambridge Judge Business SchoolBabraham Institute EnterpriseHealxAntibiotic Research UK

02 · The wider team

Clinical, scientific and operational capability

The wider team supports clinical delivery, laboratory analysis, formulation, manufacturing, communications and commercial preparation.

Prof. AKM Salek

Principal Investigator

Prof. AKM Salek

Dr MM Khasru

Co-Principal Investigator

Dr MM Khasru

Dr Md Tariqul Islam

Co-Principal Investigator

Dr Md Tariqul Islam

Dr Shaheda Anwar

Co-Principal Investigator

Dr Shaheda Anwar

Dr Tajkera Sultana

Clinical Trial Advisor

Dr Tajkera Sultana

Md Zahirul I Chowdhury

Managing Director

Md Zahirul I Chowdhury

Nripen Chowdhury

Commercial Advisor

Nripen Chowdhury

Farha Ulfat Aalin

HR & Brand Advisor

Farha Ulfat Aalin

Dr Tasfia Musharrat Rafa

Physician

Dr Tasfia Musharrat Rafa

Nazifa Nawar

Pharmacy & clinical support

Nazifa Nawar

Tasnim Rahman

Clinical Trial Coordinator

Tasnim Rahman

Saif Islam Anik

Clinical Trial Coordinator

Saif Islam Anik

Suraiya Akter Happy

Clinical Trial Coordinator

Suraiya Akter Happy

Md Opu Khandakar

Registered Nurse

Md Opu Khandakar

M Hasan Babu

Microbiologist

M Hasan Babu

Ananta Kamar

Biochemist

Ananta Kamar

Rejoana Karim

Nutritionist

Rejoana Karim

Zinat Fouzia Zamie

Content Creator

Zinat Fouzia Zamie

Fatema Rahman

Digital Marketing

Fatema Rahman

Md Tamim Hasan

Digital Marketing

Md Tamim Hasan

Sultana Parvin Sumi

General Assistant

Sultana Parvin Sumi

Ershad Mollah

Office Manager

Ershad Mollah

03 · How the team works

One programme with connected disciplines

Scientific judgement, clinical coordination, product execution, communication and commercial discipline must progress together.

Science

Scientific rationale

Thymus biology, formulation review and data interpretation.

Clinical

Study delivery

Investigator oversight, participant coordination and outcome delivery.

Product

Manufacturing readiness

Supplier and batch coordination with packaging readiness.

Commercial

Market preparation

Investment and partnership routes with distribution and launch planning.

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