The 6th Alcor Conference October 6-8 Scottsdale Marriott in Scottsdale, Arizona REGISTER NOW to take advantage of the reduced rate of $395. Rates increase September 1st. Is it possible to stop aging? Will nanomedicine and medical nanorobots dramatically extend the human lifespan? Can cryopreserved human beings be revived in the future and what impact would […]
Alcor’s annual conference is approaching, and it is our hope that you will join us as a sponsor in Scottsdale, Arizona, at the Scottsdale Marriott. Our conference theme this year is “An Inside Look at the Science and Medicine of Tomorrow” and the audience is expected to be comprised of 200 or more people. We […]
The Fall issue of Cryonics magazine will focus on ethics. We are seeking an Alcor member to profile who can talk about an ethical dilemma that was faced relevant to the decision to become an Alcor member. We will conduct a 30-minute interview by phone, and we ask that 4 or more photos be supplied […]
In his guest editorial, former Alcor President Steve Bridge talks about why there aren’t more medical professionals involved in cryonics. Isn’t it because they are taught in all their education that people who are clinically dead are just that, dead? And that there is no sense doing anything else for them? If that is what […]
For some time now, we have been looking for ways to bring more timely information about Alcor to our members and the public. The lead time for Cryonics magazine is several months, and even the email Alcor News only went out once per month. Furthermore, the email format was limited to short news items, which […]
Alcor training sessions are given throughout the year in a variety of locations for the purpose of training individuals to perform cryopreservation stabilization and transport procedures. Those who do not wish to participate are welcome to observe or simply stop by to meet Alcor representatives. Training sessions are attended by one or more Alcor personnel […]
Have you ever thought about joining the Alcor team? We have opportunities for Physicians, licensed Paramedics, Emergency Medical Technicians, Registered Nurses, Lab Technicians and more to join our nationwide Transport Team. Participation is on a contractual basis. You’ll be given cryonics training enabling you to participate in our patient rescue and transport cases. Licensed professionals […]
The next Board meeting is scheduled for Saturday, September 9, 2006, at 11:00 AM (MST). Board meetings are typically held on the first Saturday of the month at the Alcor facility (7895 East Acoma Drive in Scottsdale, AZ). Members and the public are encouraged to attend.
On July 31, 2006, Alcor had 805 members and 48 applicants. Thirty-three applicants were cancelled in July due to no progress towards completing membership. In a majority of cases they were unresponsive for over a year and had not completed the required extended application charge form.
Magazine: The 3rd quarter issue of Cryonics magazine is in production. We are in the planning stages for the 4th quarter issue which will have the theme of Ethics. Information packages: Information package requests were around 20 percent below normal this month (83 distributed). 30 information package requests were received from UK in August following […]