Alcor Life Extension Foundation

Alcor Life Extension Foundation The Alcor Life Extension Foundation is the world leader in cryonics, cryonics research, and cryonics technology. Alcor was founded in 1972.

Today, Steve and Jacob, core members of our engineering team, give us a sneak peak at their newest cooldown controller s...
05/28/2026

Today, Steve and Jacob, core members of our engineering team, give us a sneak peak at their newest cooldown controller system. โš™๏ธ

When the body is cooled for preservation, we need precise control over liquid nitrogen levels. With this new system, procedure runs off a module just an eighth of the size of the original!

Dear Alcor Members and Friends, Mike Perry's memorial is fast approaching, taking place in Scottsdale, Arizona on Saturd...
05/27/2026

Dear Alcor Members and Friends,

Mike Perry's memorial is fast approaching, taking place in Scottsdale, Arizona on Saturday, June 6, beginning at 1:00 PM. We hope those of you who knew him will join us in person. Below are a couple of ways you can take part in a more personal way.

๐ŸŽ A Welcome Back Gift for Mike

As part of the memorial, we are putting together something special to honor Mike. With an eye toward the future we hope to welcome him back into, we are gathering letters and small remembrances into a keepsake stored safely at Alcor: a time capsule in the form of a gift, meant for Mike to open should that day come.

You are warmly invited to add your own letter to Mike's welcome back gift. You might share a favorite memory, something you wish you could tell him, what is happening in your life, or simply a few words greeting him on the other side. There is no right way to do it, and no obligation at all. You can bring your letter to the service, send it ahead of time, or email it and we will include it virtually. With your permission, a few may be read aloud anonymously during the service, so let us know if you are comfortable with that.

๐Ÿ’ญ Share a Memory

We are also still collecting photographs and short reflections to share as part of the memorial service - anything you would like to contribute is gratefully received. And if you would like to speak at the service, we'd be happy to hear from you, so don't hesitate to reach out.

๐Ÿ“Œ Attending and RSVP

To RSVP, please email [email protected] or call Alcor at 480-905-1906 and ask for Diane or Alana. In person attendance is limited, so please share a line or two about how you knew Mike so we can plan the day thoughtfully. If you cannot make the trip, a livestream will be available, and we will share the link closer to the date.

With care,
The Alcor Team

๐Ÿ“ท Credits: Murray Ballard, from his book, "The Prospect of Immortality."

From the Alcor Archives:Patient transfer at our new Scottsdale location, May 1994. Alcor employee Hugh Hixon hard at wor...
05/26/2026

From the Alcor Archives:

Patient transfer at our new Scottsdale location, May 1994. Alcor employee Hugh Hixon hard at work. Three decades later, Hugh's still with us at Alcor and hasn't slowed down since.

Behind The Scenes:Our Membership Director Diane, hand-sewing Alcor patches onto the bags our team is bringing to Vitalis...
05/14/2026

Behind The Scenes:

Our Membership Director Diane, hand-sewing Alcor patches onto the bags our team is bringing to Vitalist Bay. A little personal touch to see us off. ๐Ÿชก

See you all in Berkeley!

From the Alcor Archives:In 1967, James Bedford became the first person ever cryopreserved under controlled conditions. P...
05/13/2026

From the Alcor Archives:

In 1967, James Bedford became the first person ever cryopreserved under controlled conditions. Pictured here in 1991, Bedford is being transferred into Alcorโ€™s first whole-body dewar. His original dewar is still on display at our Scottsdale facility.

Behind the Scenes:A glimpse at one of the more elaborate setups in the Alcor lab this week - our science team putting cr...
05/12/2026

Behind the Scenes:

A glimpse at one of the more elaborate setups in the Alcor lab this week - our science team putting cryoprotectant solutions through their paces. ๐Ÿงช

To the untrained eye it looks like an indecipherable labyrinth of tubes, pumps, and monitors. To Alcor's researchers, it's just another Monday morning.

Behind The Scenes at Alcor:The membership experience at Alcor has come a long way in the last couple of years, thanks in...
05/07/2026

Behind The Scenes at Alcor:

The membership experience at Alcor has come a long way in the last couple of years, thanks in large part to a growing team working behind the scenes to make it better.

That includes our membership coordinator, Cam, who's constantly finding big and small ways to keep making things smoother for our members.

A fun fact about Cam - and this checks out, somehow - she's really into birding... ๐Ÿฆ

After a long hiatus, The Alcor Podcast is back! ๐ŸŽคDr. Greg Fahy joins us for a conversation about his landmark research o...
05/06/2026

After a long hiatus, The Alcor Podcast is back! ๐ŸŽค

Dr. Greg Fahy joins us for a conversation about his landmark research on brain vitrification and why it is generating so much buzz within the cryonics community. You can find the episode on our Linktree in our bio.

The latest Alcor Newsletter is out. ๐Ÿ—ž๏ธ It includes several important developments, including an update on Mike Perry. Vi...
05/05/2026

The latest Alcor Newsletter is out. ๐Ÿ—ž๏ธ

It includes several important developments, including an update on Mike Perry.

Visit the Linktree in our bio to read the full issue. ๐Ÿ”—

Behind the Scenes at Alcor:In-house engineers Jacob and Mohammed, refining how we deliver our blood washout solution. So...
05/04/2026

Behind the Scenes at Alcor:

In-house engineers Jacob and Mohammed, refining how we deliver our blood washout solution. So what IS a blood washout solution? After legal death, this fluid quickly replaces the body's blood volume ๐Ÿฉธand stabilizes it for the next critical steps: cryoprotective perfusion and cooling. โ„๏ธ

Many small refinements like these are how Alcor continues to raise the standard of care for our members.

Remembering Mike, circa 2014 - refilling the dewars with liquid nitrogen amid an orchestration of sophisticated instrume...
04/30/2026

Remembering Mike, circa 2014 - refilling the dewars with liquid nitrogen amid an orchestration of sophisticated instruments and data. Ever vigilant, Mike kept careful watch over what we affectionately refer to as โ€œthe fog show.โ€

Rest easy, Mike. Weโ€™ll take it from here.

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7895 E Acoma Drive, Ste 110
Scottsdale, AZ
85260

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Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
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