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
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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
- 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
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Department Search Committee
2025 - 2025
Role: Committee Member
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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
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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DCG Promotion & Tenure Committee
2025 - 2025
Role: Committee Chair
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Promotion and tenure committee
2024 - 2024
Role: Committee Member
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Admissions Committee
2024 - 2024
Role: Committee Member
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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Intramural Grant Review Group
2025 - 2025
Role: Other
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Graduate Research Day Judge
2024 - 2024
Role: Other
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
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