June 30, 2007, Board Meeting Results
There was discussion of the following topics: – Two volunteers/interns from Mesa Community College Biotechnology program will start July 9th. – Membership total is currently 827.
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Alcor Conference DVD Set – Now Available
The 6th Alcor Conference DVD Set is now available and includes these conference presentations: – Cryonics Public Policy Panel – Ralph Merkle, PhD: Nanotechnology and Cryonics – Robert A. Freitas Jr., JD: Nanomedicine: The Path Forward – Cryonics Organizations Panel – J. Storrs Hall, PhD: A Door into Summer – David Friedman, PhD: If Life […]
Caloric Restriction Workshop
Are you interested in caloric restriction and its relevant research? Do you want to learn how to limit calories in pursuit of greater longevity? The Caloric Restriction Society is sponsoring a workshop in Tarrytown, New York, from August 10-12. The workshop will cover the newest scientific discoveries about the practice of caloric restriction and teach […]
Cryonics in Newsweek
Alcor and cryonics are discussed near the end of this Newsweek article. We found mention of the information theoretic criterion of death particularly interesting.
Nanomedicine Support Continues in 2007
Alcor is pleased to announce continuing support for development of theoretical nanomedical protocols and devices. For the third year, Robert Freitas, Jr. will receive a grant to continue his pioneering work in nanotechnology. Freitas has acknowledged Alcor’s support in several peer-reviewed, published papers. He also has one additional peer-reviewed paper currently in press at J. […]
Sponsorship of the 7th Alcor Conference
We are pleased to accept these generous sponsorship donations for the 7th Alcor conference: Michael Fleischmann – $2500 Immortality Institute – $1000 Opportunities for sponsorship are still available. Don’t miss the opportunity to support this important annual event, bringing members and supporters together from around the world. All donation amounts are accepted. Depending on the […]
7th Alcor Conference – Registration Now Open
October 5-7, 2007 Hilton Scottsdale Resort Scottsdale, AZ 85250 Join us to discover the world’s leader in the most ambitious life extension endeavor ever: cryonics. Learn about the cryopreservation process and present-day technology, cryonics research underway at Alcor, the possibilities for revival of cryopreserved individuals, and more. Register NOW by July 31, 2007, for the […]
Northern California Alcor Meeting
This meeting will take place on July 15th at 5:00 pm. The primary purpose of this meeting will be to get to know others in the area who share a similar attitude towards cryonics and other related fields. Meeting Location: Peartree Apts in the Rec Rm 330 N Mathilda Ave Sunnyvale, California
Next Board Meeting
Board meetings are typically held on the first Saturday of the month. Due to the 4th of July holiday, the next Board meeting is scheduled for Saturday, June 30, 2007, at the Alcor facility (7895 East Acoma Drive in Scottsdale, AZ) at 11:00 AM (PST). Members and the public are encouraged to attend.
June Board Meeting Results
There was a discussion of the following topics: – Two Portuguese applicants’ insurance policies were approved. – 2006 Conference DVD will be out shortly.