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 five decades 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 19 years in 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 preparation.

19+ 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

Prof. AKM Salek

Principal Investigator

Dr MM Khasru

Dr MM Khasru

Co-Principal Investigator

Dr Md Tariqul Islam

Dr Md Tariqul Islam

Co-Principal Investigator

Dr Shaheda Anwar

Dr Shaheda Anwar

Co-Principal Investigator

Dr Tajkera Sultana

Dr Tajkera Sultana

Clinical Trial Advisor

Md Zahirul I Chowdhury

Md Zahirul I Chowdhury

Managing Director

Nripen Chowdhury

Nripen Chowdhury

Commercial Advisor

Farha Ulfat Aalin

Farha Ulfat Aalin

HR & Brand Advisor

Dr Tasfia Musharrat Rafa

Dr Tasfia Musharrat Rafa

Physician

Nazifa Nawar

Nazifa Nawar

Pharmacy & clinical support

Tasnim Rahman

Tasnim Rahman

Clinical Trial Coordinator

Saif Islam Anik

Saif Islam Anik

Clinical Trial Coordinator

Suraiya Akter Happy

Suraiya Akter Happy

Clinical Trial Coordinator

Md Opu Khandakar

Md Opu Khandakar

Registered Nurse

M Hasan Babu

M Hasan Babu

Microbiologist

Ananta Kamar

Ananta Kamar

Biochemist

Rejoana Karim

Rejoana Karim

Nutritionist

Zinat Fouzia Zamie

Zinat Fouzia Zamie

Content Creator

Fatema Rahman

Fatema Rahman

Digital Marketing

Md Tamim Hasan

Md Tamim Hasan

Digital Marketing

Sultana Parvin Sumi

Sultana Parvin Sumi

General Assistant

Ershad Mollah

Ershad Mollah

Office Manager

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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