Dr. Stephen Hsu earned a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry from Wuhan University, a Master of Arts degree in molecular biology from Montclair State University and a Ph.D. in cell biology and anatomy from the University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine. He completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York City. Dr. Hsu joined the Augusta University, formerly the Medical College of Georgia, in 1999 and is currently a tenured professor. He is a world-renowned expert in green tea polyphenol research and inventor of green tea technology-derived products and medications, which treat dry mouth, dandruff, hair loss, cold sores, and viral infections with natural ingredients. Dr. Hsu received the Ruth L. Kirstein Research Service Award from the National Cancer Institute. He was awarded a number of patents on novel technologies targeting autoimmune diseases, herpes simplex virus, virus-induced infections, and salivary dysfunction (xerostomia or dry mouth). Dr. Hsu has been selected as a TED Talk speaker in 2014. He received the International Association for Dental Research (IADR)/GSK Innovation in Oral Care Award in 2011. In 2015, he received Georgia Bio Innovation Award for his unique inventions. Also in 2015, Dr. Hsu received Oral Discoveries & Inventions Award from Georgia Dental Association. Dr. Hsu is also a recipient of two overseas talent award (Wuhan 3551, and Hubei Chu-Tian Scholar) from China.
