Stephen R. Foster
Assistant Professor
Also affiliated: University of California San Diego (2012–2015); Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System (2014); Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Center (2014); HEM Technologies (United States) (1995); Institute on Aging (2014–2017); Southwestern University (2008–2010)
Faculty Researcher
IMSL Integrated Medicine, College of Integrated Clinical Enterprise
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Biography and Research Information
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Stephen R. Foster, Assistant Professor at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, investigates the application of nanomedicine and laser technology in treating cancer. His work includes studying drug carriers and nanoparticles for targeted delivery, as well as exploring the use of lasers in medical treatments. Foster also has an interest in liquid biopsy techniques and flow cytometry for detecting circulating neoplastic cells and monitoring for recurrence. His research collaborations include work with Kenneth G Liddell at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.
Foster's scholarly contributions include 25 publications with 664 citations and an h-index of 12. His recent publication, "Gepirone (Exxua) for the Treatment of Major Depressive Disorder," appeared in 2025. He is actively engaged in research and has recently published in 2025.
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- h-index: 12
- Publications: 25
- Citations: 665
Selected Publications
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Gepirone (Exxua) for the Treatment of Major Depressive Disorder. (2025)PubMed OpenAlex
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In vivo liquid biopsy using Cytophone platform for photoacoustic detection of circulating tumor cells in patients with melanoma (2019)
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Hydration health literacy in the elderly (2017)
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Photothermal confocal multicolor microscopy of nanoparticles and nanodrugs in live cells (2015)
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Overexpression of p49/STRAP alters cellular cytoskeletal structure and gross anatomy in mice (2014)
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Photoacoustically‐guided photothermal killing of mosquitoes targeted by nanoparticles (2013)
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Photoacoustic-fluorescence in vitro flow cytometry for quantification of absorption, scattering and fluorescence properties of the cells (2013)
Grants & Funding
As listed on this researcher's institutional profile.
- Arkansas Claude Pepper Older Americans Independence Center at UAMS NIH Co-Investigator
- The Impact of Graphene Based Nanomaterials on Public Health: Project 4: GBNs Characterization and Biomapping Using Innovative Analytical Techniques U.S. Food and Drug Administration via Arkansas Research Alliance Co-Investigator
- PROTECT-AR Centers for Disease Control & Prevention Principal Investigator
- Multifunctional nanotubes for in vivo detecting/purging circulating cancer cells NIH Co-Investigator
- Consortium w/Essential: Nutritional Therapy in the Elderly with Heart Failure- Resubmission NIH/Nat. Inst. on Aging via Essential Blends, LLC Co-Investigator
Collaboration Network
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- Gepirone (Exxua) for the Treatment of Major Depressive Disorder.
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