Taunton P.
About Taunton P.
Taunton P. serves as the Director of the Scientific Data Sharing Policy Division at the National Institutes of Health, where he has worked since 2020. He has contributed to the development of policies that enhance the stewardship of scientific data and has a background in policy analysis and research.
Work at National Institutes of Health
Currently serving as the Director of the Scientific Data Sharing Policy Division at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) since 2020, overseeing the Office of Science Policy. In this role, the individual contributes to the development of policies that enhance the stewardship of scientific data. Previously, the individual held various positions at NIH, including Senior Policy Analyst from 2018 to 2020, Science Policy Analyst from 2015 to 2018, and Policy Analyst (contractor) from 2011 to 2015.
Education and Expertise
The individual holds a Master's Degree from Columbia University, achieved from 2009 to 2010, and a Master's Degree from The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) from 2010 to 2011. Additionally, the individual earned a Bachelor of Arts from American University, completed from 2007 to 2009. This educational background supports expertise in policy analysis and scientific data sharing.
Background
The individual has a diverse background in policy analysis and research. Prior to joining NIH, they worked as a Non-Resident Intern at the Center for Political-Military Analysis at the Hudson Institute in 2011. They also served as a Digital Research Assistant at Columbia University for two months in 2011. This combination of experiences has contributed to a strong foundation in scientific policy and data management.
Achievements in Scientific Data Sharing
In the role of Director, the individual has been involved in initiatives aimed at maximizing the return on investment in research through effective data sharing policies. Their work focuses on enhancing the stewardship of scientific data, which is critical for advancing research and innovation within the scientific community.