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 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
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BMBS 5201
Bioclinical Seminar I
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BMBS 5403
Bioclinical Seminar III
Teaching Interests
Nutrition for Dental Professionals (BMNT5003): Course Director
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
- 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
- How Much Effect Does Alcohol Have Against Alcohol- Resistant Norovirus?, 2022
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Over-the-counter sialagogues: pH, enamel dissolution, and biocompatibility, 2022
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
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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Pre-Tenure Committee
2017 - 2017
Role: Committee Chair
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Search Committee member for Chair of Oral Biology
2012 - 2015
Role: Committee Member
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Search Committee member for Associate Dean for Research
2012 - 2014
Role: Committee Member
University Service
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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
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IGP Review Committee
2012 - 2018
Role: Committee Member
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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Western University
2023 - 2023
Role: Reviewer
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NIH, ZRG1 DCAI-B (13)
2023 - 2023
Role: Reviewer, Ad Hoc Reviewer
