We hosted a crew of about nine people for filming of “Science Impossible” for the History Channel, a new series to air in the spring. This piece includes interviews with Aubrey de Grey, Ray Kurzweil and Robert Lanza, among others. We were also visited by a reporter from Cronkite News Service, who writes stories that […]
Through unanimous vote of the Alcor board, Aschwin de Wolf was added as a voting member of the Research and Development Committee. Other voting members include Steve Harris, MD, Tanya Jones, Regina Pancake and Brian Wowk, PhD.
At the December 6, 2008, board meeting Alcor welcomed the following additions to its board of directors, patient care trust board and advisory board: James Clement joined Alcor’s board of directors. Read full bio Michael Korns joined the patient care trust board. Read full bio Bruce Waugh became an advisor to the Alcor board.
We now have the ability to accept charitable donations through our website. Alcor has a long, proud tradition of innovation and technical excellence in the field of cryonics. Without the charitable gifts from our members and supporters, the organization would be unable to prosper. A first draft budget has been completed for next year and […]
Cheryl Knight from The Institution of Engineering and Technology visited Alcor and the Cryonics Institute and published a positive, refreshing and an in-depth article on cryonics. A science without a deadline reports on: the cryopreservation process; a symbol of hope; possibility of revival; ethics; skeptics; and clears up myths about cryonics.
CEO SEARCH Two applications for the CEO position were received and distributed to committee members this month. Sixteen applications have been received thus far. One candidate was interviewed by committee members and several board directors. In early November, the Executive Search Committee plans to discuss other possible candidates to be interviewed. TRANSPORT COORDINATOR The Transport […]
Research and Development Refinements continue on the whole-body enclosure for the vitrification system. We have been working to adjust the liquid nitrogen flows and temperature distribution across both the cooling stage and the patient environment. The testing this month included: 1. Performing a trial run of the cDAQ – 9172 unit from National Instruments. 2. […]
Jennifer Chapman named Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer Discussions between the board of directors and Alcor management regarding recent changes in Jennifer Chapman‘s role and responsibilities prompted the board to vote to change Jennifer Chapman’s title to Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, per the Bylaws provision that requires CFO to be Treasurer. Jennifer will direct the […]
The next Board meeting is scheduled for Saturday, December 6, 2008, at the Alcor facility (7895 East Acoma Drive in Scottsdale, AZ) at 11:00 AM (MST). Members and the public are encouraged to attend.
Stephen Van Sickle is no longer employed as Alcor’s Chief Technical Officer. We wish him well in his endeavors.