Microwave assisted and conventional synthetic methods of new 6-bromo-2-(substituted)-3H-imidazo [4,5-b]pyridine and its derivatives are described, which were obtained in reduced reaction times, higher yields, cleaner reactions than previously described methods. All the synthesized compounds were characterized, and screened for their anticancer and antimicrobial activity. Among synthesized compounds 3b and 3k shows prominent antibacterial activity and compound 3f shows both antibacterial and antifungal act…