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
Noninvasive treatment for breast ductal carcinoma effective in mice
Increased use of mammography has led to increased diagnoses of ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), which refers to noninvasive cancer cells in the milk ducts
Blueberries may help prevent dementia
A healthy lifestyle contributes to healthy aging and avoiding common diseases like diabetes and Alzheimer’s, and that includes our dietary choices. Some foods contain nutrients
Overused medical tests more common at nonteaching and for-profit hospitals, particularly in the South
In its “Less is More” series of articles, the Journal of the American Medical Association documents the problems of overuse of medical care. “Overused” procedures
Noninvasive treatment for breast ductal carcinoma effective in mice
Increased use of mammography has led to increased diagnoses of ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), which refers to noninvasive cancer cells in the milk ducts
Blueberries may help prevent dementia
A healthy lifestyle contributes to healthy aging and avoiding common diseases like diabetes and Alzheimer’s, and that includes our dietary choices. Some foods contain nutrients
Overused medical tests more common at nonteaching and for-profit hospitals, particularly in the South
In its “Less is More” series of articles, the Journal of the American Medical Association documents the problems of overuse of medical care. “Overused” procedures
Arthritis drug helps fight COVID-19
A medication called baricitinib (brand name Olumiant), which is commonly used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, reduces the risk of death by 13% in hospitalized COVID-19
Featured Studies
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
New guidance on testing shelter cats for feline panleukopenia virus
Thanks to a new study by the Toronto Humane Society, animal shelters may be less likely to misdiagnose panleukopenia in cats and
Hormone restoration therapy for a neutered male dog
Research on spaying and neutering has increasingly provided evidence of potential negative effects on lifelong health in dogs. Hormone-sparing sterilization is a
Existing drug reduced Alzheimer’s symptoms in clinical trial
Scientists at the University of Colorado Alzheimer’s and Cognition Center wondered why individuals with rheumatoid arthritis are less likely to have Alzheimer’s
