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.

Some pretty incredible shots of the installation of our new bulk liquid nitrogen tank. ๐ŸšฐA massive jump in storage, from ...
06/17/2026

Some pretty incredible shots of the installation of our new bulk liquid nitrogen tank. ๐Ÿšฐ

A massive jump in storage, from 900 gallons to a whopping 13,000.

Along with the tank, the engineering team has been building out all the supporting infrastructure: cooldown equipment, lids, manifolds, and redundant valve systems - everything needed to put 13,000 gallons of liquid nitrogen to work.

Say hello to the newest, largest, and most advanced super-dewar in Alcorโ€™s fleet. It is pictured here towering over one ...
06/16/2026

Say hello to the newest, largest, and most advanced super-dewar in Alcorโ€™s fleet. It is pictured here towering over one of our earliest historical dewars, now long retired.

Plenty came between them over the years, but seeing the two together shows just how far the technology has come.

Alongside being more economical to manufacture, it sports a redesigned structure that offers better vacuum performance. ๐Ÿฆพ

Wonderful evening with our Northern California members - good food, good company, and a view from the hills that's hard ...
06/11/2026

Wonderful evening with our Northern California members - good food, good company, and a view from the hills that's hard to beat.

Dinner gave way to an epic living room roundtable, the kind of spirited conversation you can't have over email - engaging enough to keep us all there until very late.

Thank you to our host and everyone who came out. ๐Ÿ™

Dear Members and Friends,Mike Perry's memorial takes place this Saturday, June 6, beginning at 1:00 PM (Arizona time). F...
06/05/2026

Dear Members and Friends,

Mike Perry's memorial takes place this Saturday, June 6, beginning at 1:00 PM (Arizona time). For those joining us virtually, here is everything you need to know:

If you're wondering why it looks like we set up shop in the woods ... we don't blame you. What you're actually looking a...
06/02/2026

If you're wondering why it looks like we set up shop in the woods ... we don't blame you. What you're actually looking at is the beautiful campus of the University of San Diego, where the Alcor team had the opportunity to table and present at the school's career center. ๐Ÿซ

Engaging with students and directors from across the board, we got to meet numerous new faces and educate them about cryonics, internship opportunities, and our mission at Alcor.

Behind The Scenes:Wonjin using a repurposed machine learning model (built by Mohammed) to calculate the area of brain sl...
06/01/2026

Behind The Scenes:

Wonjin using a repurposed machine learning model (built by Mohammed) to calculate the area of brain slices by pixel density. Pretty cool, right? ๐Ÿง 

The catch? Photographing each slice by hand was a bottleneck. So Mohammed modeled and 3D-printed a custom iPhone mount to streamline the process. ๐Ÿ“ฒ

Never a dull moment when you've got this level of versatility on the team.

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!

Address

7895 E Acoma Drive, Ste 110
Scottsdale, AZ
85260

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