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

Emerging strategies for early detection of Alzheimer’s disease

Early detection of Alzheimer’s disease is challenging, but new methods offer a glimmer of hope.

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Amici Cannis improves life for people and animals in Ecuador

This nonprofit adopted a One Health strategy to support health for people, animals, & the environment.

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How to find and understand evidence-based health info

Our tips can help you be a better online health information consumer.

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Spotting medical misinformation

A huge amount of health information is available online... but is it true?

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Just the facts: how to treat COVID with metformin

Metformin -- a common, inexpensive, and safe drug -- can improve COVID-19 outcomes when taken promptly.

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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.