Urska Kosir

Urška Košir is a behavioural researcher with 10 years of experience in health literacy and cancer policy, currently leading national VBHC activities in Slovenia with a strong focus on the digitalization of care pathways and the implementation of patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs). Her work emphasizes the importance of patient engagement and the integration of outcomes that matter to patients into sustainable national healthcare solutions. With expertise spanning adolescent and young adult (AYA) oncology, health literacy, mental health, and patient-reported outcomes, Urška has led initiatives within major European consortia as well as industry-led projects. Her experience includes quantitative and qualitative research, evidence synthesis, and multi-stakeholder collaboration across healthcare systems, policy, academia, and patient organizations. Urška is an active contributor to European cancer policy and health literacy strategies and an avid patient advocate, sitting as a board