Dr Mirko Prosen is a Professor and Senior Research Fellow at the Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Primorska, Slovenia. His academic work bridges the sociology of health and illness, with particular attention to women’s health, and transcultural healthcare and education. A recognised pioneer of transcultural health education, he has contributed significantly to curriculum development both nationally and internationally. Dr Prosen has published extensively on education, culture, and health, and serves as a national representative on several international associations. He is also a member of editorial boards for several international journals and an author of numerous scientific publications. A recipient of multiple awards for excellence in teaching and research, he is committed to advancing pedagogical innovation and supporting interprofessional, digitally literate healthcare education. He is a member of ETNA and board member (since 2024-).