Anna Glasier trained in O&G, became a clinical scientist in the MRC Unit of Reproductive Biology in Edinburgh and then Director of Family Planning & Well Woman Services for Lothian until 2010.

She is an Honorary Professor at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine and Edinburgh University. Her research is in reproductive health, particularly contraception and abortion. She works with a number of international organisations including the Population Council and WHO.

She chaired the Guideline Development Group for both the RCOG and WHO Guidance on induced abortion. She is currently a member of the Board of Trustees of BPAS.