Linda Brent
Linda Brent is a scientist and organizational leader with expertise in nonhuman primate behavior, animal welfare, nonprofit management, project management, preclinical research, government grants and contracts, and scientific writing. She has numerous peer-reviewed scientific publications and founded and directed Chimp Haven – a sanctuary for retired research chimpanzees. Dr. Brent brought her experience in management, animal welfare, and research to serve as Executive Director of the Parsemus Foundation, which funds innovative and neglected medical advancements. She has overseen research projects focused on male contraception (including coordination of preclinical studies on Vasalgel), family planning, nonsurgical pet sterilization, benign prostatic hyperplasia, and breast cancer.