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
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 – without influencing
Colorado veterinarians dedicated to pets and people in Ecuador
Amici Cannis is an animal welfare organization created by doctors Heather and Phillip Steyn. Both accomplished veterinarians from Colorado, they were forever changed by a
Nickel allergy may be misdiagnosed as IBS
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a fairly common disorder characterized by stomach pain, diarrhea, constipation, gas, and bloating. Most people with these symptoms see a
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 – without influencing
Colorado veterinarians dedicated to pets and people in Ecuador
Amici Cannis is an animal welfare organization created by doctors Heather and Phillip Steyn. Both accomplished veterinarians from Colorado, they were forever changed by a
Nickel allergy may be misdiagnosed as IBS
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a fairly common disorder characterized by stomach pain, diarrhea, constipation, gas, and bloating. Most people with these symptoms see a
Plan A highlighted in article on male birth control
The promise of new male contraceptive options was highlighted in an article by Kelcie Moseley-Morris published in News from the States. Heather Vahdat of the
Featured Studies Advancing Innovative Medical Research
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
Are health problems after spay or neuter caused by high luteinizing hormone?
Spaying or neutering dogs before they reach puberty is related to an increase in some serious health disorders. Research over the past
Metformin reduces serious outcomes of COVID-19
The COVID-OUT clinical trial found that the common diabetes medication metformin was effective in reducing serious health outcomes of COVID-19 by more
