activities · 17
what they do
direct service · 14
- Deployment and Recovery Team (DART) Operations Cryopreservation and Cord Blood Banking ServicesOperates a dedicated, 24/7 Deployment and Recovery Team (DART) to respond to members immediately after legal death, initiate stabilization procedures, and manage the cryopreservation process, including complex international transport.
- Human Cryopreservation Services Cryopreservation and Cord Blood Banking ServicesProvides whole-body and neuropreservation services for humans, including immediate post-mortem stabilization by a dedicated Deployment and Recovery Team (DART), cryoprotectant perfusion, and long-term storage in liquid nitrogen at -196°C. This includes managing international transport and providing relocation assistance for terminally ill members.
- Human Cryopreservation Services Cryopreservation and Cord Blood Banking ServicesProvides cryopreservation services for humans, offering both whole-body cryopreservation and neuropreservation. This includes immediate post-mortem stabilization by a dedicated Deployment and Recovery Team (DART), perfusion with cryoprotective solutions, controlled cooling to cryogenic temperatures, and long-term storage in liquid nitrogen at -196°C at its secure facility. The organization has handled hundreds of cases globally and maintains continuous patient care through a Patient Care Trust.
- Human Cryopreservation Services Cryopreservation and Cord Blood Banking ServicesProvides cryopreservation services for humans, offering both whole-body cryopreservation and neuropreservation. This includes immediate post-mortem stabilization, transport to the facility, vitrification using cryoprotective solutions, and long-term storage in liquid nitrogen at -196°C.
- Member Support and Emergency PreparednessProvides members with emergency identification (ID bracelets, necklaces, wallet cards) and guidance for immediate response, including instructions to contact local emergency services. The organization also assists members with setting up funding and revival trusts and offers relocation assistance for members with terminal conditions to facilities near its headquarters.
- Member Support and IdentificationProvides members with medical alert bracelets, necklaces, wallet cards, and emergency ID cards engraved with identification numbers and instructions to ensure immediate contact and proper procedures in emergencies. Also assists members in setting up funding and revival trusts.
- Member Support and LogisticsProvides members with identification (ID bracelets, necklaces, wallet cards) for emergency contact, offers relocation assistance for terminal members, and helps with setting up funding and revival trusts. Also provides long-term storage for personal items.
- Patient Care Trust Management Cryopreservation and Cord Blood Banking ServicesManages the Patient Care Trust, a separate legal entity established in 1997, to ensure continuous care and secure long-term funding for cryopreserved patients and their specialized storage.
- Patient Care Trust Management Cryopreservation and Cord Blood Banking ServicesManages the Patient Care Trust, a separate legal entity established in 1997, to ensure continuous care and long-term funding for cryopreserved patients and their specialized storage.
- Personal Item Storage Cryopreservation and Cord Blood Banking ServicesOffers permanent storage for one cubic foot box of personal items for each cryopreserved patient in an underground facility in Kansas, with options for additional storage.
- Personal Item StorageOffers permanent storage for one cubic foot box of personal items for each patient in an underground facility in Kansas, with options for additional storage.
- Pet Cryopreservation Services Cryopreservation and Cord Blood Banking ServicesOffers cryopreservation services for companion animals, including Essential Preservation (controlled cooling and long-term storage) and Enhanced Preservation (specialized protocols and cryoprotectant perfusion following euthanasia). Cryopreserved pets are stored in cryogenic dewars at -196°C with continuous monitoring.
- Pet Cryopreservation Services Cryopreservation and Cord Blood Banking ServicesOffers Essential and Enhanced Preservation services for pets, involving controlled cooling, cryoprotectant perfusion, and long-term storage in cryogenic dewars at -196°C at the Alcor facility with continuous monitoring.
- Pet Cryopreservation Services Cryopreservation and Cord Blood Banking ServicesOffers cryopreservation services for pets, including Essential Preservation (controlled cooling and long-term storage) and Enhanced Preservation (specialized protocols and cryoprotectant perfusion). Cryopreserved pets are stored in cryogenic dewars at -196°C with continuous monitoring.
research · 3
- Cryopreservation Research and Development Research Infrastructure and Resource SharingConducts in-house research to advance cryopreservation science, refine protocols, and develop specialized equipment. This includes designing and testing custom perfusion systems, monitoring equipment, analytical instruments, and utilizing 3D printing for specialized tools. The organization also holds patents for advanced thermal management and liquid ventilation systems, and has patents pending for field washout and pressure control valve systems.
- Cryopreservation Research and Development Research Infrastructure and Resource SharingConducts in-house research to design and test specialized equipment, refine cryopreservation protocols, develop advanced preservation techniques, and holds patents for medical systems and devices. This includes operating the only professional full-time in-house research team in the cryopreservation field and utilizing an in-house CT scanner for patient evaluation and research.
- Cryopreservation Research and Development Research Infrastructure and Resource SharingConducts in-house research to advance cryopreservation science, refine protocols, and develop specialized equipment. This includes designing and testing custom perfusion systems, monitoring equipment, and analytical instruments, and holding patents for advanced thermal management and preservation systems.
strategies · 12
how they think
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- Continuous Improvement through In-House and Collaborative R&D continuous_improvement_and_researchMaintains leadership in cryonics through ongoing in-house, multidisciplinary research and development, rapid adoption of new technologies (e.g., advanced cryoprotectants like M22), and integration of expert knowledge. This includes refining vitrification protocols based on actual human cases and collaborating with external laboratories and academic institutions to advance the science of cryopreservation.
- Continuous Improvement through Integrated R&D and Case-Based Refinement continuous_improvement_and_expert_integrationMaintains leadership in cryonics by integrating in-house multidisciplinary R&D, collaborative research, and continuous refinement of protocols based on decades of actual human cases and rapid adoption of new technologies.
- Continuous Improvement through Research and Integration continuous_improvement_researchMaintains leadership in cryonics through a dedicated in-house, multidisciplinary Research & Development department, collaborative research with external institutions, and continuous refinement of protocols. This approach integrates expert knowledge from various fields and rapidly adopts new technologies to advance the science of cryopreservation and improve preservation quality, safety, and reliability.
- Cryopreservation for Future Medical Restoration cryopreservation_for_future_restorationUtilizes cryonics and vitrification to pause the dying process and preserve biological structures, especially the brain, in an optimal state, anticipating future medical technology will provide solutions for restoration and repair.
- Cryopreservation for Future Medical Restoration cryopreservation_for_future_restorationUtilizes cryonics and vitrification to pause the dying process and preserve individuals (and pets) at extremely low temperatures, preventing ice formation, with the explicit aim of allowing for future medical restoration and solutions to currently insurmountable problems when scientific advances make it possible. This is viewed as a bridge to future medical capabilities rather than a conventional medical treatment.
- Long-Term Financial and Operational Stewardship long_term_stewardshipEnsures the indefinite funding and consistent quality of patient care through an independent Patient Care Trust with conservative investment policies, protecting resources from organizational financial pressures. This is complemented by an integrated approach combining science, systems engineering, and real-world operations for long-term patient stewardship.
- Proactive Member Engagement and Advance Planning proactive_member_engagementEngages supporters through community building, emphasizes advance planning for optimal treatment, and monitors members' health status to ensure appropriate preparation and response for standby services.
- Rapid Response and Advanced Field Preservation rapid_response_cryopreservationEmploys a global 24/7 Deployment and Recovery Team (DART) with specialized medical backgrounds and advanced cryoprotectants to minimize time to preservation and ensure optimal outcomes through bedside standby and rapid response.
- Rapid Response and Optimized Preservation rapid_response_cryopreservationEmploys a rapid response Deployment and Recovery Team (DART) with specialized medical backgrounds, providing global 24/7 deployment, bedside standby, and proactive health monitoring to minimize the time between legal death and the start of preservation procedures. This ensures optimal cryopreservation outcomes by using advanced cryoprotectants and refined protocols based on decades of human cases.
- Rapid and Optimized Emergency Response for Preservation rapid_response_cryopreservationEmploys a rapid response Deployment and Recovery Team (DART) with specialized medical backgrounds, providing global 24/7 deployment and bedside standby services to minimize the time between legal death and the start of preservation procedures. This ensures optimal cryopreservation outcomes and consistent high-quality care, supported by proactive health monitoring and advance planning.
- Standardized and Financially Secure Patient Care standardized_and_financially_secure_careEnsures consistent, high-quality cryopreservation care through an in-house approach with experienced personnel and established protocols, supported by a segregated, independently funded Patient Care Trust for indefinite long-term stewardship, and made financially accessible through life insurance.
- Standardized and Integrated Care for Long-Term Stewardship standardized_integrated_careEnsures consistent quality in cryopreservation care through an in-house approach with experienced personnel, standardized equipment, and established protocols. This integrated approach combines science, systems engineering, and real-world operations, prioritizing safety, reliability, and long-term patient stewardship, supported by segregated long-term funding to ensure indefinite care.
named programs · 4
what they call their work
Cryopreservation Services
Provides standby, postmortem stabilization, transport, and long-term cryopreservation of human bodies and brains.
Membership Services
Assists applicants in becoming Alcor members, explains services, and manages membership files and funding status.
Patient Care
Monitors cryopreserved patients in dewars, provides facility surveillance, and maintains patient log books.
Research and Development
Advances the science of cryopreservation through research, development, and improvement of equipment and techniques, including the use of CT scanning and cryoprotectant systems.
relationships · 7
who they work with
- Alcor Canada Cryobiology Research Foundation Partner — Jeremy Wiggins serves as a board member of the Alcor Canada Cryobiology Research Foundation.
- Manrise Corporation Partner — Provided initial funding for cryonics research in the early years of Alcor.
- Suspended Animation, Inc. Partner — Provides patient standby, stabilization, and transport services within the continental United States.
- Underground Vaults & Storage Partner — Stores archival materials for patients in an underground facility in Hutchinson, Kansas.
- independent labs Partner — Engages with independent labs on studies in cryopreservation, vitrification chemistry, perfusion protocols, ischemia mitigation, and post-preservation assessment.
- medical centers Partner — Engages with medical centers on studies in cryopreservation, vitrification chemistry, perfusion protocols, ischemia mitigation, and post-preservation assessment.
- universities Partner — Engages with universities on studies in cryopreservation, vitrification chemistry, perfusion protocols, ischemia mitigation, and post-preservation assessment.