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Dr. Shuai Ren, M.D., Ph.D., is an expert in the Department of Radiology at the Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine. Dr Ren's research specialization includes miRNA markers and serum exosomes related to oncogenesis, progression, and prognosis of gastrointestinal cancers. Dr. Ren has also made significant progress in developing radiomics signatures extracted from CT, MRI, and PET-CT imaging to aid in the differential diagnosis of pancreatic tumors that share similar clinical, pathological, and radiological characteristics. Dr. Ren has published more than 40 peer-reviewed articles as first/co-first or corresponding author. His Google Scholar profile can be found at https://scholar.google.it/citations?hl=en&user=3H1cj4MAAAAJ, with an H-index of 19. Dr. Ren holds positions as an editorial board member for BMC Medical Imaging, BMC Gastroenterology, and iRADIOLOGY. Additionally, he serves as an associate editor for the European Journal of Medical Research and Frontiers in Oncology, and as an academic editor for PLOS ONE. With a distinguished career as a researcher and peer reviewer, Dr. Ren brings extensive expertise in medical imaging, oncology, and gastroenterology. He contributes to numerous high-impact publications and serves on the editorial boards of several prominent journals. Dr. Ren is a regular peer reviewer for multiple journals, including International Journal of Nanomedicine (IF: 6.4), Frontiers in Oncology (IF: 6.244), Chinese Medical Journal (IF: 2.628), Cancer Medicine (IF: 4.452), Cancer Management and Research (IF: 3.989), Oncotargets and Therapy (IF: 4.147), Heart Failure Reviews (IF: 4.214), Journal of Cellular and Molecular Medicine (IF: 5.31), World Journal of Surgical Oncology (IF: 2.713), Future Oncology (IF: 3.404), BMC Gastroenterology (IF: 3.067), Journal of X-Ray Science and Technology (IF: 1.535), Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications, Life Research, and Clinical Complementary Medicine and Pharmacology. Dr. Ren's personal and professional goals are centered around advancing knowledge and contributing meaningful research in key areas. Professionally, Dr. Ren is primarily engaged in the fields of medical imaging, oncology, and gastroenterology. Dr. Ren's long-term research aims to develop innovative diagnostic and therapeutic techniques, enhance understanding of complex diseases, and improve patient outcomes. Personally, Dr. Ren strives for continuous learning and growth, aiming to balance professional commitments with personal interests in outdoor activities, reading, and culinary exploration. The integration of precision medicine into routine clinical practice has led to tailored treatments based on patient-specific characteristics. Dr. Ren's expertise in medical imaging and radiomics enhances applications in precision oncology, particularly through image-based phenotyping. His work shows promise in improving the differentiation of various imaging phenotypes in pancreatic cancer, predicting responses to potential treatments, and optimizing clinical decision-making. Dr. Ren has a range of hobbies that reflect a well-rounded lifestyle. He enjoys exploring nature through hiking and outdoor activities, which provide both relaxation and inspiration.