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Cryopreservation Bridge

By preserving biological tissue at ultra-low temperatures using cryonics and vitrification, individuals can be maintained in a stable state for potential future medical restoration, because future technological advances are expected to overcome current medical limitations. This strategy treats cryopreservation not as a cure but as an interim intervention that bridges present-day terminal conditions with anticipated future medical capabilities. Unlike conventional medical treatments focused on immediate outcomes, this approach hinges on the belief that future science will enable revival, repair, and restoration of preserved individuals, including complex structures like the brain. It is distinct from other preservation services by emphasizing long-term speculative recovery rather than short-term clinical use.

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activities of orgs running this strategy

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  • Cryopreservation Research and Development ALCOR LIFE EXTENSION FOUNDATION
    research
    Conducts 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 ALCOR LIFE EXTENSION FOUNDATION
    research
    Conducts 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 ALCOR LIFE EXTENSION FOUNDATION
    research
    Conducts 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.
  • Deployment and Recovery Team (DART) Operations ALCOR LIFE EXTENSION FOUNDATION
    direct service
    Operates 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 ALCOR LIFE EXTENSION FOUNDATION
    direct service
    Provides 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 ALCOR LIFE EXTENSION FOUNDATION
    direct service
    Provides 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 ALCOR LIFE EXTENSION FOUNDATION
    direct service
    Provides 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 Preparedness ALCOR LIFE EXTENSION FOUNDATION
    direct service
    Provides 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 Identification ALCOR LIFE EXTENSION FOUNDATION
    direct service
    Provides 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 Logistics ALCOR LIFE EXTENSION FOUNDATION
    direct service
    Provides 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 ALCOR LIFE EXTENSION FOUNDATION
    direct service
    Manages 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 ALCOR LIFE EXTENSION FOUNDATION
    direct service
    Manages 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 ALCOR LIFE EXTENSION FOUNDATION
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    Offers 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 Storage ALCOR LIFE EXTENSION FOUNDATION
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    Offers 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 ALCOR LIFE EXTENSION FOUNDATION
    direct service
    Offers 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 ALCOR LIFE EXTENSION FOUNDATION
    direct service
    Offers 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 ALCOR LIFE EXTENSION FOUNDATION
    direct service
    Offers 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.