The Parsemus Foundation works to create meaningful improvements in human and animal health and welfare by advancing innovative and neglected medical research.





Veterinarian Directory
Find a veterinarian offering ovary-sparing spay, vasectomy, and other services.
COVID-19
Research that focuses on simple, inexpensive therapies that are available now.
Vasalgel
A long-acting, nonhormonal, reversible male contraceptive under development.
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

Emerging strategies for early detection of Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease gradually erodes cognitive abilities. Risk of the disease causes concern and uncertainty for many people. The World Health Organization estimates that more than

Amici Cannis makes a difference for the people and animals in Ecuador
The Parsemus Foundation is a proud supporter of Amici Cannis, an animal welfare organization working in Ecuador. We’ve known the founder, Dr. Heather Steyn, for

Coronary stents still an overused medical procedure
Some medical procedures and treatments, such as coronary stents, continue to be overused by healthcare professionals. A new report on stents provides data on the

Emerging strategies for early detection of Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease gradually erodes cognitive abilities. Risk of the disease causes concern and uncertainty for many people. The World Health Organization estimates that more than

Amici Cannis makes a difference for the people and animals in Ecuador
The Parsemus Foundation is a proud supporter of Amici Cannis, an animal welfare organization working in Ecuador. We’ve known the founder, Dr. Heather Steyn, for

Coronary stents still an overused medical procedure
Some medical procedures and treatments, such as coronary stents, continue to be overused by healthcare professionals. A new report on stents provides data on the

Spotting medical misinformation
A staggering amount of information about health and medicine is available online. It can be confusing and frustrating if you’re seeking info about a condition
Featured Studies Advancing Innovative Medical Research

Metformin reduces Long COVID
Treating COVID with Metformin Reduces Long COVID Rates PRESS RELEASE Date: June 9, 2023 Contact: Macy Uustal, macy@conwaystrategic.com, 954-651-0665 Minneapolis, MN –—

New cat sterilization method: epididymectomy
It may sound complicated, but an epididymectomy procedure was found to be quicker and just as efficient as castration in male cats

Lifestyle & dementia: results of large 10-year study
Are you concerned about dementia or Alzheimer’s disease as you get older? The number of people affected by memory loss is expected

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