Media Resources
Parsemus Foundation Press Information
About Parsemus Foundation
Parsemus Foundation works to create meaningful improvements in human and animal health and welfare by advancing innovative and neglected medical research. The foundation supports proof-of-concept studies and then seeks to raise awareness of results, to ensure that they change treatment practice rather than disappear into the scientific literature. Many of the studies the foundation supports involve low-cost approaches that are not under patent, and are thus unlikely to be pursued by pharmaceutical companies due to limited profit potential.
Parsemus Foundation’s main focus has been developing Vasalgel as a non-hormonal male contraceptive. For information on Vasalgel, including publications, past press coverage, and media resources, please see the Revolution Contraceptives website.
The foundation also works on pet contraception, including calcium chloride nonsurgical neuter and hormone-sparing sterilization options; noninvasive treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate); and serves as a resource for information on over-used medical procedures, innovative breast cancer treatment, aldosterone and hearing, and the effect of testosterone and DHA on Alzheimer’s disease.
For media coverage of our projects, please contact us at media@parsemusfoundation.org
Images and Media Files
Vasalgel Animated Video, Animated GIFs, Implant Diagrams, And Infographics
Mechanism of Action HD Video
Vasalgel animated video in 1080p resolution.
(File available on request)
Still Image
Vasalgel in the vas. Caption: The Vasalgel polymer forms a soft, flexible barrier to block sperm.
(High-resolution version available on request)
Infographic
How does Vasalgel work?
(High-resolution version available on request)
Animated GIF
Vasalgel injection site in vas deferens
(File available on request)
Animated GIF
Free flow of sperm after reversal
(File available on request)
Animated GIF
Sperm blocked by Vasalgel
(File available on request)
Still Image
Vasalgel injection site. Caption: Vasalgel is injected into the vas deferens, the duct that carries sperm.
(High-resolution version available on request)
Implant Diagram
Location of Vasalgel implant in anatomy.
(High-resolution version available on request)
Animated GIF
Accessing the vas deferens
(File available on request)
Animated GIF
Filling vas deferens with Vasalgel
(File available on request)
Animated GIF
Dissolving Vasalgel with fluid to restore sperm passage
(File available on request)
Vasalgel Sample Photos
Lab Sample Photo
Vasalgel on a gray ground.
(High-resolution version available on request)
Lab Sample Photo
Vasalgel on a gray ground.
(High-resolution version available on request)
Vasalgel Marketing Graphics
Wordmark
Vasalgel
(High-resolution version available on request)
Wordmark and logo
Vasalgel wordmark, Vasalgel tagline, and Revolution Contraceptives logo
(High-resolution version available on request)
Graphics And Photos From Our Partners
Infographic
WHO Department of Economic and Social Affairs: World Contraceptive Patterns, 2015
(High-resolution version available on request)
Infographic
Current Options In Male Contraception: Worldwide Usage and Reliability.
(High-resolution version available on request)
Executive And Associate Headshots
Elaine Lissner, Founder, Parsemus Foundation and Board of Trustees, Revolution Contraceptives, LLC
(High-resolution version available on request)
Linda Brent, PhD, MBA, Executive Director, Parsemus Foundation and Managing Director, Revolution Contraceptives, LLC
(High-resolution version available on request)