Professor Shauli Lev-Ran

Professor Shauli Lev-Ran is a leading expert in addiction treatment and research in Israel. He is the co-founder and academic director of the Israel Center on Addiction and Mental Health (ICA), a Professor of Psychiatry at the Faculty of Medicine at Tel Aviv University, and an Affiliate Scientist at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) in Toronto, Canada. His academic and clinical work focus on addiction medicine, mental health, and public health, with a strong emphasis on evidence-based, systemic solutions to addiction and its societal impact.

In the aftermath of October 7, 2023, Professor Lev-Ran and the ICA have played a pivotal role in addressing the mental health consequences of national trauma and the rise in problematic substance use. They have led efforts to train professionals, support educators and therapists, and develop protocols for the prevention and treatment of substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions—protocols that have since been adopted by leading national organizations.

Through his research, publications, and media presence, Professor Lev-Ran is dedicated to reducing stigma, increasing public awareness of addiction, and promoting recovery-oriented policies that empower individuals and strengthen communities.