Postgraduate researcher Ezra Kneebone is investigating the needs of Australian surrogates and intended parents. Her published research investigates the extent of domestic and international arrangements undertaken by Australian intended parents. Ezra grew up in Perth. She moved to Melbourne in 2014 to undertake her studies at Monash University; completing a Bachelor of Science in developmental biology, followed by a Graduate Diploma in reproductive sciences. Ms Kneebone began her PhD in 2020. She has a keen interest in the ethical aspects of assisted reproductive technologies and the implications this has on public policy and individual experience.
According to her research the rapid growth of the global surrogacy market and the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic has brought many issues in to the spotlight. She understands better than most that policies facilitating domestic surrogacy can be informed by an understanding of surrogates’ and intended parents’ needs.
