Advancing the Science of Cryopreservation
Alcor is the world’s leader in cryopreservation research and technology. Established in 1972, we are a non-profit scientific research foundation based in Scottsdale, Arizona.
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Qu'est-ce que la cryogénie ?
Cryonics is one of the world’s most ambitious scientific experiments – a bold attempt to preserve human life once current medicine has reached its limits. By preserving the physical structures that store our memories, personality, and identity, cryonics aims to safeguard each patient until future medical progress overcomes today’s limitations.
Comment cela fonctionne-t-il ?
Cryonics begins at the moment of legal passing, once conventional medical science offers no remaining options. Specialized teams work swiftly to protect and stabilize the patient, slowing the biological processes that would otherwise lead to rapid deterioration. Through careful cooling and the introduction of unique cryoprotective solutions, the delicate architecture of life is preserved in a state of biological stasis. Patients are then cared for indefinitely, until future medical breakthroughs enable the possibility for restoration and repair.
Pourquoi Alcor ?
With over half a century of experience, Alcor stands as the world’s premier cryonics organization. Our comprehensive approach encompasses advanced preservation technologies, dedicated member services, elite deployment and recovery teams (DART), and secure long-term care – all backed by dedicated financial safeguards and world-class research capabilities. Our integrated approach delivers the most reliable and technologically advanced services available anywhere in the world.
1535Alcor Members
Devenir membre d'Alcor est facile - et étonnamment abordable. Si vous souhaitez vous inscrire à la cryogénisation, vous êtes au bon endroit.
252Cryopreserved Patients
Alcor est le leader mondial de la cryogénisation, avec la technologie la plus avancée de toutes les organisations de cryogénisation. Nous innovons et améliorons constamment.
53Years Serving Cryonics
Alcor was founded in California in 1972 by Fred and Linda Chamberlain. Fred is now preserved at Alcor, and Linda continues to work with the organization they built together.
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While Alcor is based in the United States, our cryonics and standby services are accessible to individuals worldwide.
Industry Leading Emergency Services
Successful cryopreservation depends on rapid, expert intervention the moment a member requires our services. Every minute matters – the faster we can begin the preservation process, the better the outcome. This critical window demands not just speed, but exceptional medical expertise and effective execution under pressure. Our deployment and recovery teams (D.A.R.T) include:
- Navy SEALs and other Special Operations Veterans
- Fire captains with extensive emergency command experience
- ICU nurses with critical care expertise
- Paramedics with advanced emergency medical training
This unique combination of medical expertise and operational excellence ensures our members receive the highest level of professional care when it matters most.
Member Benefits
Alcor membership offers a range of exclusive benefits. Learn more about our membership today.
Alcor FAQs
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Cryogenics: The established science and engineering of producing and using very low temperatures (e.g., liquid nitrogen, superconductors). It studies materials and processes below about 120 K.
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Cryonics: The experimental practice of preserving people (or pets) at very low temperatures after legal death, using cryoprotectants and vitrification, with the expectation that future medicine would be able to both repair them and restore them to health.
In September of 1970, Linda and Fred Chamberlain, the founders of Alcor believed that people would someday travel to the stars. Fred searched through star catalogs and astronomy books, hoping to find a star that could serve as a fitting name for a cryonics organization. Alcor, a dim star near the bright star Mizar, has been used for centuries as a test for good eyesight. If you can see the goals and purpose of Alcor, you have excellent focus and vision.
Alcor is a 501(c)(3) scientific and educational non-profit organization. To be tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, an organization must be organized and operated exclusively for exempt purposes set forth in section 501(c)(3), and none of its earnings may benefit any private shareholder or individual. Non-profit organizations do not have shareholders who would be able to change Alcor’s Mission Statement to a purpose other than the benefit of the patients.
