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

Study affirms upside of hormone-sparing dog sterilization

Dogs with lifelong exposure to natural hormones live longer and have fewer problems.

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Menopause hormone therapy taking center stage

Menopause has been misunderstood, but that's changing thanks to groups like the Menopause Hormone Project.

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Common vaccines can save newborns

Vaccines can provide benefits beyond fighting the diseases they were designed to tackle.

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Fish oil may increase brain size and functioning

Higher blood levels of omega-3 fatty acids are associated with better abstract reasoning.

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IV iron infusion quickly alleviates anemia

Improvements in intravenous iron supplementation mean people with iron deficiency are taking a fresh look.

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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.