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Presence Current · Arkansas
Last published 2023
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H. R. Hester

Researcher

Also affiliated: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (1940); University of Illinois System (1939); University of Minnesota Rochester (1936)

Faculty Researcher

6 h-index 9 pubs 76 cited

  • Staphylococcal Infections
  • Staphylococcus aureus
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Humans
  • Microbial Sensitivity Tests
  • Research Design
  • Biofilms

Biography and Research Information

OverviewAI-generated summary

H. R. Hester studies the mechanisms of bacterial biofilm formation and investigates potential therapeutic interventions. Research focuses on *Staphylococcus aureus*, a common pathogen, and its ability to form biofilms, which contribute to persistent infections and antibiotic resistance. Hester's work includes the comparative evaluation of small molecules that may inhibit biofilm development. This research contributes to understanding disease mechanisms and exploring novel anti-bacterial strategies. Hester has published nine papers and has been cited 76 times, with an h-index of 6. Collaborations include shared publications with Gyan S. Sahukhal, Horace J. Spencer, Mara J. Campbell, and Mark S. Smeltzer, all from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.

Metrics

  • h-index: 6
  • Publications: 9
  • Citations: 76

Selected Publications

  • Comparative evaluation of small molecules reported to be inhibitors of <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> biofilm formation (2023)
    Microbiology Spectrum 7 citations DOI OpenAlex

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7 Collaborators 1 Institution 1 Country

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