About the Speaker
Derek W. Ren, B.S., UCLA College of Letters and Science, UCLA School of Nursing Research Affiliate
Staff Research Associate I
UCLA College of Letters and Science, Los Angeles, CA, USA
Derek Ren conducts research under Dr. Wiley focused on improving early detection of high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions (HSIL), a precursor to anal cancer. Derek Ren holds a B.S. from UCLA’s College of Letters and Science and is a Research Affiliate at the UCLA School of Nursing. His work evaluates the performance of screening tools, including APTIMA, HC2, cytology, and high-resolution anoscopy (HRA). Their findings highlight the value of molecular testing, alone or in combination with other screening methods, in improving the detection of precancerous lesions. This supports integrating advanced diagnostic tools into screening protocols to enhance early diagnosis and reduce cancer risk. Future directions include exploring the potential of at-home self-sampling approaches, building on insights from recent public health innovations.
Speaker Sessions
- EST
- Auditorium
- In-Person
Oral Abstracts - Research Forum 1 - Non-CME
- HSIL Risk After Negative Screening - Kirsten Rozemeijer
- Deep Learning and HPV Pleomorphic Multiorgans Induced Lesions: Automated Detection and Differentiation of Cervical and Anal Squamous Cancers Precursors - Miguel Mascarenhas
- Feminizing Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy, HPV, and Precancerous Anal Lesions in High-Risk Populations: A Systematic Review - Manuel Valencia Echeverria
- Psychosocial Factors Associated with HPV Infection in Transgender Women in Argentina - Luciana La Rosa
- Risk Factors for Anal Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Infection and Anal HSIL Among Older Gay, Bisexual and Other Men Who Have Sex with Men (GBMSM) - Alexandra Hernandez
- Improving Screening Strategies for Detecting High-Grade Squamous Intraepithelial Lesions as a Predictor of Anal Cancer - Derek W. Ren
- The Addition of High-Risk HPV Testing as a Triage Tool in Anal Cancer Screening Optimizes the Referral Rate in a Canadian Cohort of Men Who Have Sex with Men Living with HIV - Troy Grennan
- Incidence of Anal High-Grade Squamous Intraepithelial Lesion (HSIL) Is High in Attendees of an Anal Cancer Screening Clinic in Vancouver, Canada: 2003-2021 - Troy Grennan
