The Parsemus Foundation works to create meaningful improvements in human and animal health and welfare by advancing innovative and neglected medical research.
Vasalgel
A long-acting, nonhormonal, reversible male contraceptive under development.
COVID-19
Research that focuses on simple, inexpensive therapies that are available now.
Veterinarians
Veterinarians offering ovary-sparing spay, vasectomy, and other alternatives.
Our Mission
The Parsemus Foundation works to create meaningful improvements in human and animal health and welfare by advancing innovative and neglected medical research. The foundation’s focus is on supporting small proof-of-concept studies and then pursuing press coverage of the results, so that the advances change treatment practice rather than disappearing into the scientific literature. Many of the studies we support involve low-cost approaches that are not under patent. When supporting development of technologies under patent, the Parsemus Foundation coordinates with larger funders to make sure support is contingent upon strong public-sector pricing agreements.
Recent News
End transrectal prostate biopsy in the U.S.
When 68-year-old Norwegian stonemason Roar Gulbrandsen died suddenly, his family was told it was due to an arterial embolus. When his daughter Agnes asked if
Challenges in study of MMR vaccination on COVID outcome
Measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccination is a “live attenuated” vaccine that can offer health benefits beyond the diseases it aims to prevent. These non-specific
First study on health outcomes of canine hormone-sparing sterilization
A study published by the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association compared the health and behavior outcomes for dogs that had hormone-sparing sterilization procedures
End transrectal prostate biopsy in the U.S.
When 68-year-old Norwegian stonemason Roar Gulbrandsen died suddenly, his family was told it was due to an arterial embolus. When his daughter Agnes asked if
Challenges in study of MMR vaccination on COVID outcome
Measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccination is a “live attenuated” vaccine that can offer health benefits beyond the diseases it aims to prevent. These non-specific
First study on health outcomes of canine hormone-sparing sterilization
A study published by the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association compared the health and behavior outcomes for dogs that had hormone-sparing sterilization procedures
Menopause hormone therapy taking center stage
The topic of menopause has for years been ignored and misunderstood. The lack of information and open conversation about menopause has impacted most women in
Featured Studies Advancing Innovative Medical Research
First study on health outcomes of canine hormone-sparing sterilization
A study published by the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association compared the health and behavior outcomes for dogs that had
Are health problems after spay or neuter caused by high luteinizing hormone?
Spaying or neutering dogs before they reach puberty is related to an increase in some serious health disorders. Research over the past
Metformin reduces serious outcomes of COVID-19
The COVID-OUT clinical trial found that the common diabetes medication metformin was effective in reducing serious health outcomes of COVID-19 by more
New idea for laboratory fish enrichment
You might not realize that a small fish is a common model in biomedical research. The zebrafish reproduces quickly and has external
