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Riana R. Pryor

Assistant Professor of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences
University at Buffalo School of Public Health and Health Professions

AREAS OF EXPERTISE:

Heat and exercise; heat illness, including heat stroke; hydration; high school sports and athlete safety; occupational safety; exercise physiology

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Riana R. Pryor is director of the Hydration, Exercise and Thermoregulation (HEAT) Laboratory at UB. Her research examines the impact of hot environments and hydration practices on physiologic responses, health and safety of workers and athletes.

Research topics include heat acclimation, work-to-rest ratios, body cooling and hydration practices. Pryor is also interested in exertional heat stroke treatment and recovery, the impact of athletic policies on exertional heat illnesses, and medical services provided to high school student-athletes.

As an athletic trainer, Riana has volunteered at road race medical tents such as the Buffalo Marathon, Falmouth Road Race and Marine Corps Marathon to diagnose and treat exertional heat illnesses. 

CONTACT:

Riana R. Pryor, PhD
Assistant Professor of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences
University at Buffalo School of Public Health and Health Professions

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