Ezra Kneebone
Research Officer
BSc, GradDipRepSc, PhD
ezra.kneebone@thekids.org.au
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ezrakneebone/Ezra’s work focuses on generating evidence on the social and psychological aspects of human reproduction to inform law, policy and practice that is reflective of lived experience and that prioritises the best interest of the child. She has expertise in assisted reproductive technologies, third-party reproduction, and preterm birth.
Education and Qualifications
- PhD in Translational Research – Monash University
- Graduate Diploma in Reproductive Sciences – Monash University
- Bachelor of Science (Developmental Biology) – Monash University
Awards/honours
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2025 – Community Involvement Fund, Life Course Centre
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2024 – Lisa Patterson Travel Award, The Kids
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2023 – Mahendran Mahadevan PhD Scholarship, Monash University
Published research
Screening Measures of Perinatal Mental Health and Wellbeing in Fathers: A Scoping Review
Accurately screening fathers for perinatal mental health problems requires well-validated screening instruments that assess the expression of paternal perinatal mental distress. This study aimed to identify and describe the psychometric properties of perinatal mental health screening instruments administered to paternal cohorts within the past two decades.