Nikki Tavasoli Barton

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ABOUT NIKKI TAVASOLI BARTON

As a senior economist specializing in pharmaceutical markets, drug supply chains, and public health policy, I have led high-impact research and data-driven initiatives that inform regulatory decision-making at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). My work spans applied micro-econometrics, machine learning analytics, and behavioral economics, with a focus on understanding market dynamics, drug shortages, controlled substance regulations, and emerging risks in unregulated and over-the-counter drug markets.At the FDA, I lead complex investigations into generic drug life cycles, spearhead predictive modeling efforts for drug shortages, and develop policy-relevant economic analyses that enhance supply chain resilience. I have built NLP and machine learning models to assess manufacturer roles, forecast shortages, and provide actionable insights into pharmaceutical pricing and safety. My contributions have also shaped agency-wide guidance on AI applications in regulatory science, and I have authored internal economic manuscripts on pressing public health concerns.With a background in econometrics and extensive experience in both research and policy application, I bridge the gap between technical analysis and real-world impact. I thrive in collaborative, interdisciplinary environments where innovation drives meaningful change. Let’s connect to discuss opportunities to apply data-driven insights to complex healthcare challenges.