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Overview

Dr. Pryor's research focuses on understanding the interaction between anesthetic drugs and the memory systems of the human brain. Because anesthetics have such a remarkable effect on human memory, careful study of the mechanisms of these drugs can provide critical insight into how human memory functions work. This research involves the use of positron emission spectography, functional magnetic resonance imaging, and electroencephalographic analysis. Dr. Pryor is the recipient of a number of research and teaching awards, and his work is funded by the Foundation for Anesthesia Education and Research and the Brotherton Foundation Fellowship.

Highlights

  1. 1
    Anesthesiology · 2023
    RSRobert Samuel WhiteZAZachary Adam TurnbullSJSilis JiangKOKane Owen Pryor
    PMID: 37158649DOISenior author29 citations
  2. 2
    The Journal of surgical research · 2020
    MHMarguerite HoylerRSRobert Samuel WhiteKOKane Owen Pryor
    PMID: 33278794DOISenior author11 citations
  3. 3
    Journal of clinical anesthesia · 2019
    RSRobert Samuel WhiteKOKane Owen Pryor
    PMID: 30665015DOISenior author28 citations

Publications

97 publications

Funding

3 grantsView NIH portfolio on RePORTER ↗

Active

2 grants
  • KP
    Modernization and Expansion of the Citigroup Biomedical Imaging Center at Weill Cornell Medical College
    Office of the Director, NIH · 2023–2027
    C06OD036045-01
  • Sub-PI
    THRIVE: Trajectories of Recovery after Intravenous Propofol vs inhaled VolatilE anesthesia
    Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute · 2023–2027 · via The Regents of the University of Michigan
    PLACER-2020C3-21106
Completed grants (1)
  • PI
    The Effect of Intravenous Anesthetics on Fear Learning & Memory Systems in Humans
    NIGMS · 2008–2011 · via NIH RePORTER
    K08GM083213-04

Clinical research

4 studies

Active

1 study
  • PI
    Trajectories of Recovery After Intravenous Propofol Versus Inhaled VolatilE Anesthesia Trial
    NA · The Washington University (dba Washington University School of Medicine) · OPEN TO ACCRUAL (as of 2023)
    Surgery-Complications; Anesthesia Complication; Anesthesia Awareness; Anesthesia; Surgery; Quality of Life; Pain, Postoperative; Anesthesia Morbidity
    NCT05991453
Completed & closed trials (3)
  • PI
    Carotid Doppler Imaging Correlation with Pulmonary Artery Catheters As A Marker For Fluid Responsiveness
    Weill Medical College of Cornell University · IRB STUDY CLOSURE (as of 2025)
  • PI
    Benzodiazepine-free cardiac anesthesia for the reduction of postoperative delirium (B-Free)
    Population Health Research Institute · IRB STUDY CLOSURE (as of 2025)
  • PI
    SteriLocker System Usage Study
    Weill Medical College of Cornell University · IRB STUDY CLOSURE (as of 2023)

Mentoring

3 menteesAll publications with mentees →