Ran Balicer (Hebrew: רן בליצר; born in Israel) is an Israeli physician, epidemiologist, and public health expert known for his contributions to digital health, health policy, and healthcare innovation. He serves as the Chief Innovation Officer and Deputy Director General at Clalit Health Services, Israel's largest healthcare organization, and is the founding director of the Clalit Research Institute. He also chairs the Israeli Medical Association's Society for Quality in Healthcare. Balicer has played a prominent role in shaping Israel's healthcare strategy, particularly in the application of data science and artificial intelligence to predictive and preventive medicine. He has served as a senior advisor to national and international health agencies, including the World Health Organization (WHO), and was a key figure in Israel's COVID-19 response. Source: Wikipedia (en)