Stephen Hsu
Professor
Academic Appointment(s)
Dental College of Georgia
Department of Oral Biology and Diagnostic Sciences
The Graduate School
Administration
Department of The Graduate School
Dental College of Georgia
Department of Oral Health and Diagnostic Sciences
Dental College of Georgia
Department of Oral Biology
Bio
PHD; 1991; University of Cincinnati
MA; 1985; Montclair State University
BS; 1982; Wuhan University
Education
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Ph.D., Cell/Cellular Biology and Histology
University of Cincinnati, 1991
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MA, Molecular Biology
Montclair State University, 1985
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BS, Biochemistry
Wuhan University, 1982
Awards & Honors
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Georgia Bio Innovation Award
2015
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2015 Oral Discoveries & Inventions Award
Gergia Dental Association, 2015
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Innovation in Oral Care Award
2011 IADR/GSK , 2011
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USA DENCOM Award for Excellence
2011
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Nomination for ADA Student Clinical Research Program Faculty Advisor Award
2008
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
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BMBS 5403
Bioclinical Seminar III
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SPDS 5001
Special Dental Studies
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BMBS 5504
Bioclinical Seminar IV
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BMFN 5101
Biomedical Foundations I
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BMOM 5101
Intro to the Oral Microenviro
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OBMP 9100
Journal Club in Oral Biology
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BMNT 5101
Nutrition and Community Health
Teaching Interests
Nutrition for Dental Professionals (BMNT5003): Course Director
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
- 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
- Evaluation of Epigallocatechin-3-Gallate-Palmitate (EC16) in Nasal Formulations Against Human Coronavirus, 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
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Faculty search committee
2024 - 2024
Role: Committee Member
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Pre-tenure committee
2024 - 2024
Role: Committee Chair
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Post-tenure review committee
2024 - 2024
Role: Committee Chair
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Faculty search committee
2023 - 2023
Role: Committee Member
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Biochemnistry Faculty Search Committee
2015 - 2016
Role: Committee Member
College Service
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Promotion and Tenure Committee
2013 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Faculty Development Committee
2000 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Promotion and tenure committee
2024 - 2024
Role: Committee Member
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Admissions Committee
2024 - 2024
Role: Committee Member
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Pre-Tenure Committee
2017 - 2017
Role: Committee Chair
University Service
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Intellectual Property Review Committee
2024 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Intellectual Property Review Committee
2011 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Inter-professional Education Focus Group
2011 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Graduate Research Day Judge
2024 - 2024
Role: Other
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Search Committee assigned in person interview
2021 - 2021
Role: Faculty Advisor
Professional Service
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World Conference on Infectious Diseases
2021 - Present
Role: Program Organizer
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IADR Salivary Research Group
2012 - Present
Role: Member
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Inflammation & Allergy – Drug Target Editorial Board
2009 - Present
Role: Member
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NIH
2025 - 2025
Role: Reviewer
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Advances in Pharmacological and Pharmaceutical Sciences (journal)
2025 - 2025
Role: Reviewer
