The Alcor Podcast
Podcast Description
Get a behind-the-scenes look at what's really happening at Alcor Life Extension Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to advancing cryopreservation science and technology. Through candid monthly conversations with our researchers, medical team, and staff, we share the stories and science driving the world's leading cryonics organization forward.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast covers a range of topics centered around cryonics, including expansion strategies, research advancements, and member services. Specific episodes like 'Making Alcor Europe a Reality' delve into international expansion and fundraising efforts, while episodes like 'Big Changes at Alcor' focus on team growth and innovation in emergency response capabilities, bringing forward unique stories about the impact of their work on the community.
Get a behind-the-scenes look at what’s really happening at Alcor Life Extension Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to advancing cryopreservation science and technology. Through candid monthly conversations with our researchers, medical team, and staff, we share the stories and science driving the world’s leading cryonics organization forward.
This is Part 2 of our DART series with Alcor's Medical Response Director, Shelby Calkins. If you haven't listened to Part 1, you should –>listen to it here <– before continuing.
Episode Overview
In this essential continuation of our DART series, Alcor's Medical Response Director Shelby Calkins dives deep into the operational realities of the Deployment and Recovery Team. This second part explores how DART executes their critical no-fail mission, from team composition and strategic positioning to equipment deployment and regulatory navigation. Discover the dramatic growth in case volume, the meticulous planning behind each deployment, and the vital role members play in ensuring optimal cryopreservation outcomes.
Key Topics Discussed
- DART's successful transition from contractor model to in-house operations
- Strategic team positioning and recruitment priorities
- Dramatic increase in case volume from 5-7 to 23-24 annual cases
- Comprehensive equipment deployment
- Emergency notification protocols and member communication best practices
- Regulatory challenges and compliance across different states
- Post-case debrief processes for continuous improvement
- Essential member preparedness recommendations and health monitoring
Support Alcor with Directed Donations:
- Power-up Alcor's Deployment and Recovery Team (DART)
- Help us Bring Alcor to Europe
- Alcors Engineering Equipment Wishlist
- Build Out Alcor's Science Lab
Stay Connected:
- Follow Alcor on Facebook, Reddit, Discord
- Learn more about Alcor at www.alcor.org (and subscribe to our newsletter at the bottom)
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