Healthcare >> Analyst Interviews >> December 1, 2008

OUTLOOK FOR CLINICAL & DIAGNOSTIC LABS – AMANDA MURPHY – WILLIAM BLAIR & COMPANY, LLC

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.