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
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 disease. Could a
Alternatives to animals in research is focus of new U.S. bill
The Humane Research and Testing Act aims to establish a National Center for Alternatives to Animals in Research and Testing within the National Institutes of
Fluvoxamine for COVID treatment featured on 60 Minutes
Existing, inexpensive, and safe drugs that can reduce the impact of COVID-19 infection are gaining some attention. Among these “repurposed” medications, fluvoxamine shows great promise
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 disease. Could a
Alternatives to animals in research is focus of new U.S. bill
The Humane Research and Testing Act aims to establish a National Center for Alternatives to Animals in Research and Testing within the National Institutes of
Fluvoxamine for COVID treatment featured on 60 Minutes
Existing, inexpensive, and safe drugs that can reduce the impact of COVID-19 infection are gaining some attention. Among these “repurposed” medications, fluvoxamine shows great promise
UK study on bone cancer in dogs
Osteosarcoma is an aggressive bone cancer that can affect dogs. A recent study conducted in the UK compared 1,756 dogs with osteosarcoma to a control
Featured Studies
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
UK study on bone cancer in dogs
Osteosarcoma is an aggressive bone cancer that can affect dogs. A recent study conducted in the UK compared 1,756 dogs with osteosarcoma
Metformin reduced deaths in women with COVID-19
The largest observational study of COVID-19 — including almost 6,000 individuals — has shown that metformin use was associated with decreased mortality
Review of health implications of dog spay/neuter
Spaying and neutering can lead to long-term health problems in dogs. A recent review article summarizes these problems and illuminates the role