X-Message-Number: 29651 From: "Jennifer Chapman" <> Subject: 7th Alcor Conference - Registration Deadline Date: Tue, 17 Jul 2007 10:08:42 -0700 7th Alcor Conference - Early Bird Registration Deadline October 5-7, 2007 Scottsdale, Arizona Hilton Scottsdale Resort REGISTER ONLINE NOW: www.alcor.org <http://www.alcor.org/> Early Bird Registration of $295 ends July 31st Join us to discover the world's leader in the most ambitious life extension endeavor ever: CRYONICS. Learn about the cryopreservation process, the possibility of repairing cryopreserved individuals, and how present day technology and research are moving the industry forward. A compelling speaker lineup highlights the rich history of the cryonics industry, addresses religious and ethical considerations, and offers expert answers to your common questions. Possibilities for living longer are also explored. Ever wonder whether regenerative medicine developed from stem cell technology can stop age-related diseases? Find out from Dr. Michael West of Advanced Cell Technology, a leading biotechnology firm making headlines around the world. Plus, gain inside information about the human aging experiment conducted at the Kronos Science Laboratory. Registration includes all meals, a tour of the Alcor Foundation, and opportunities to make lasting friendships with Alcor members, supporters and staff. The next Alcor conference will not be until 2009, so don't miss this opportunity. Speaker topics: Steve Bridge - Why We Are Here and Where We Are Going Aubrey de Grey, Ph.D. - Is it Politically Safe for a Biologist to Support Cryonics Publicly? Steven Harris, M.D. - Rapid Hypothermia Induction Methods and Brain Oxygen Requirements in Resuscitation and Cryonics Chris Heward, Ph.D. - The Kronos Longitudinal Aging Study: The Measurement of Human Aging <http://www.ecu.edu/religionprogram/mercer/> Calvin Mercer, Ph.D. - Cryonics and Religion: Friends or Foes? <http://www.merkle.com/> Ralph Merkle, Ph.D. - Molecular Nanotechnology and the Repair of Cryopreserved Patients <http://foresight.org/about/Peterson.html> Christine Peterson - Life Extension: Good News, Bad News, Surprising News Michael West, Ph.D. - Immortal Cells: The Prospect of Regenerative Medicine <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brian_Wowk> Brian Wowk, Ph.D. - Common Questions about Cryobiology and Cryonics David Crippen, M.D., Tanya Jones, Leslie Whetstine, Ph.D., Aschwin de Wolf - Human Cryopreservation and Critical Care Medicine Panel Attendees called last year's event: "Entertaining and Educational" "Straight-Forward, Easy to Understand" "Engaging and Credible" "Thorough and Upbeat" "In many ways it was the best cryonics conference I have ever attended. The real quality was in the combination of intelligent, interesting people who were there, from speakers to long-time cryonicists to people meeting cryonicists for the first time." -- Steve Bridge, former Alcor President Complete speaker and event details: http://www.alcor.org/conferences/2007/index.html Register Now (Early Bird rate expires July 31st): https://secure6.com/Alcor/ Reserve Hotel (Special room rate for a limited time): http://www.hilton.com/en/hi/groups/personalized/sctshhf_afa/index.jhtml Sponsor the 7th Alcor Conference: http://www.alcor.org/conferences/2007/sponsorship.pdf Jennifer Chapman Chief Administrative Officer ALCOR FOUNDATION (877)-462-5267 x 113 or 480-905-1906 Content-Type: text/html; [ AUTOMATICALLY SKIPPING HTML ENCODING! ] Rate This Message: http://www.cryonet.org/cgi-bin/rate.cgi?msg=29651