from scientist to storyteller

Innovation and creativity are the hallmarks of Glenna Burmer’s career.
A molecular pathologist for more than 30 years, co-founder of a world-leading healthcare reagents company, classical composer, and award-winning concert and animated-film producer, Glenna Burmer, MD, PhD, brings a passionate and original voice to create compelling stories that resonate with audiences worldwide. In 2026, she won a Best Animation award from Portland Under the Stars and was recognized with the Seattle Filmmaker Award in 2021. In 2022,  her animated film Nana korobi, Ya oki was selected to tour Great Britain .