Kateryna Moskalenko
Fellow 2025/2026
Law
Taras Schevchenko National University of Kyiv
Volkswagen Stiftung
kamoskalenko@gmail.com
Bio
Dr. Kateryna Moskalenko is a Ukrainian legal scholar specializing in reproduction and civil law. She holds a Ph.D. in Law and serves as an Associate Professor in the Civil Law Department at the Educational and Scientific Law Institute of Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, where she has worked for over 12 years. In her academic role, she has developed and taught the course “Reproduction Law,” addressing the legal intricacies surrounding reproductive technologies.
Dr. Moskalenko has contributed significantly to the discourse on reproductive rights in Ukraine, particularly in light of recent legislative changes. She was actively involved in the reform of reproductive laws, providing expert opinions to members of the Ukrainian Parliament and participating in discussions organized by the Inter-factional deputy association.
As a visiting scholar at the University Priority Research Programme “Human Reproduction Reloaded” at the University of Zurich from 2022 to 2024, Dr. Moskalenko engaged in comparative research on reproductive law, fostering international collaborations and knowledge exchange. This experience enriched her understanding of the legal frameworks in different jurisdictions and informed her analysis of the unique challenges faced by Ukraine.
In addition to her academic endeavors, Dr. Moskalenko is a practicing attorney with extensive experience in family law, civil law, and reproduction law. She works at the Center of Family Law at the Higher School of Advocacy in Ukraine. Her commitment to education and legal advocacy extends to delivering lectures and workshops aimed at enhancing the understanding of complex legal issues surrounding modern assisted reproduction technologies.
Dr. Moskalenko has published numerous academic articles and papers, contributing to both Ukrainian and European academic journals. She remains a sought-after speaker and expert, actively participating in conferences and public discussions on reproductive law, thereby shaping
Beyond Life: A Comparative Legal Analysis of the Regulation of Posthumous Reproduction in Ukraine and the European Union
This research project, "Beyond Life: A Comparative Legal Analysis of the Regulation of Posthumous Reproduction in Ukraine and the European Union," aims to examine the complex legal frameworks governing posthumous reproduction in Ukraine and the EU. Posthumous reproduction encompasses the conception or birth of children after the death of one or both genetic parents and raises significant ethical and legal challenges. The project identifies three main legislative models: the restrictive model (forbidden in countries like France and Germany), the permissive model (allowed under certain conditions in the UK and Spain), and the silent model (no legislation, as in Ukraine).
The current legal landscape in Ukraine presents gaps and inconsistencies, particularly highlighted by recent legislative developments, including a new law granting military personnel access to cryopreservation services. However, critical issues remain unaddressed, such as inheritance rights for posthumously born children, persons who could use the reproductive material post-mortem and establishing child-parent relations among the deceased and the newborn.
Through comprehensive literature reviews and case law analysis across the EU, this project aims to map existing regulatory approaches and derive comparative insights that will inform the development of legislative recommendations for Ukraine. Acknowledging the pressing need for regulation in light of ongoing societal changes, particularly due to the war, the research will culminate in policy recommendations aimed at creating solid legal framework surrounding posthumous reproduction in Ukraine.
The main results of the project will be published in both European and Ukrainian academic journals, ensuring that the findings reach a diverse audience. By bridging legal scholarship with practical implications, this project seeks to contribute to the discourse on reproductive rights and ethical considerations in posthumous reproduction, thereby enhancing the understanding and potential regulation of this sensitive topic. The findings will not only serve the academic community but also provide valuable insights for policymakers and practitioners in law and medicine, promoting a more robust and informed dialogue on posthumous reproduction across borders.