Stephen Hsu

Professor

Stephen Hsu

Professor

Academic Appointment(s)

Dental College of Georgia
Department of Oral Biology and Diagnostic Sciences

The Graduate School

Bio

PHD; 1991; University of Cincinnati

MA; 1985; Montclair State University

BS; 1982; Wuhan University

Education

  • Ph.D., Cell/Cellular Biology and HistologyUniversity of Cincinnati, 1991

  • MA, Molecular BiologyMontclair State University, 1985

  • BS, BiochemistryWuhan University, 1982

Awards & Honors

  • Georgia Bio Innovation Award2015

  • 2015 Oral Discoveries & Inventions AwardGergia Dental Association, 2015

  • Innovation in Oral Care Award2011 IADR/GSK , 2011

  • USA DENCOM Award for Excellence2011

  • Nomination for ADA Student Clinical Research Program Faculty Advisor Award2008

Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year

  • BMBS 5403

    Bioclinical Seminar III
  • SPDS 5001

    Special Dental Studies
  • BMBS 5504

    Bioclinical Seminar IV
  • BMFN 5101

    Biomedical Foundations I
  • BMOM 5101

    Intro to the Oral Microenviro
  • OBMP 9100

    Journal Club in Oral Biology
  • BMNT 5101

    Nutrition and Community Health

Teaching Interests

Nutrition for Dental Professionals (BMNT5003): Course Director

Scholarship

Selected Recent Publications

  • Facilitated Self-Assembling Technology (FAST) for the Preparation of Nanoparticles to Increase the Solubility and Bioavailability of Hydrophobic Molecules, 2025
    Journal Article, Academic Journal
  • Potential Therapeutic Use of EGCG-Palmitate Nanoparticles for Norovirus Infection, 2024
    Journal Article, Academic Journal
  • Evaluation of Novel Nasal Mucoadhesive Nanoformulations Containing Lipid-Soluble EGCG for Long COVID Treatment, 2024
    Journal Article, Academic Journal
  • Feasibility Study of Developing a Saline-Based Antiviral Nanoformulation Containing Lipid-Soluble EGCG: A Potential Nasal Drug to Treat Long COVID, 2024
    Journal Article, Academic Journal
  • Nasal and oral saline for SARS-CoV-2 infection: Recommendations by an international network, 2023
    Journal Article, Academic Journal

Research Interests

1.Virucudal and sporicidal activity of EGCG-palmitate in novel formulations for surface disinfectant and hand hygiene products.
2. Antiviral effect of green tea polyphenols against SARS-CoV-2 and other viral infections.
3. Potential application of green tea polyphenols in prevention and management of autoimmune disorders associated with Sjogren''s syndrome.

Clinical Interests

1. Clinical trial: managing xerostomia with botanical formulation. 2. Clinical trial: treatment of herpes simplex virus infection with modified green tea catechin. 3. Clinical study: modified green tea polyphenols for controlling dandruff

Department Service

  • Department Search Committee2025 - 2025

    Role:Committee Member
  • Faculty search committee2024 - 2024

    Role:Committee Member
  • Pre-tenure committee2024 - 2024

    Role:Committee Chair
  • Post-tenure review committee2024 - 2024

    Role:Committee Chair
  • Faculty search committee2023 - 2023

    Role:Committee Member

College Service

  • Promotion and Tenure Committee2013 - Present

    Role:Committee Member
  • Faculty Development Committee2000 - Present

    Role:Committee Member
  • DCG Promotion & Tenure Committee2025 - 2025

    Role:Committee Chair
  • Promotion and tenure committee2024 - 2024

    Role:Committee Member
  • Admissions Committee2024 - 2024

    Role:Committee Member

University Service

  • Intellectual Property Review Committee2024 - Present

    Role:Committee Member
  • Intellectual Property Review Committee2011 - Present

    Role:Committee Member
  • Inter-professional Education Focus Group2011 - Present

    Role:Committee Member
  • Intramural Grant Review Group2025 - 2025

    Role:Other
  • Graduate Research Day Judge2024 - 2024

    Role:Other

Professional Service

  • World Conference on Infectious Diseases2021 - Present

    Role:Program Organizer
  • IADR Salivary Research Group2012 - Present

    Role:Member
  • Inflammation & Allergy – Drug Target Editorial Board2009 - Present

    Role:Member
  • NIH2025 - 2025

    Role:Reviewer
  • Advances in Pharmacological and Pharmaceutical Sciences (journal)2025 - 2025

    Role:Reviewer
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