Healthcare >> Analyst Interviews >> December 1, 2008
Amanda Murphy is an Associate Analyst in the healthcare sector with William
Blair & Company, LLC She joined the company in 2006. She covers the clinical
laboratories and is expanding coverage for the firm in life sciences/diagnostic
services. Previously, she worked at Caremark as a business analyst and as a
senior consultant within PricewaterhouseCoopers' strategy consulting division.
She received a BS degree in Biology from Boston College's honors program and
holds a Master of Business Administration degree in Finance, Accounting, and
Economics from the Kellogg Graduate School of Management. Profile
TWST: Is the clinical labs space a relatively safe haven in tough economic times?
Ms. Murphy: Yes. The labs are relatively defensive, but they are not immune to
economic downturns.