BTIG Launches Digital Health Equity Research with Andrea Alfonso and Marie Thibault

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–BTIG
announced today that it plans to launch digital health equity
research coverage with Andrea Alfonso and Marie Thibault,
Directors and BTIG Healthcare Analysts. Based out of BTIG’s
New York offices, Ms. Alfonso and Ms. Thibault will expand their
existing medical technology research coverage to include a diverse range
of digital health companies.

“Well-versed and in tune with next-generation healthcare services and
technology, Andrea and Marie are the ideal fit to launch coverage of the
rapidly-evolving digital health space,” noted David Lenchus, Director
of Research at BTIG. “Their research will span healthcare technology
assessment and monitoring, and will include assistive technologies,
wearable devices, clinical decision support, rehabilitation robotics and
more. It is an exciting area of focus for the firm and will help our
clients better understand the future and direction of the industry.”

Both analysts have extensive healthcare research experience. Prior to
her role at BTIG, Ms. Alfonso was an Equity Research Analyst at Lazard
Capital Markets, covering healthcare services. She began her career in
equity research covering pharmaceutical services, clinical labs,
large-cap pharmaceuticals and healthcare IT at Merrill Lynch. Ms.
Alfonso earned a BA in foreign service with a concentration in
international economics from Georgetown University.

Earlier in Ms. Thibault’s career, she was the Managing Editor of Medical
Device & Diagnostics Industry, a trade publication covering medical
technology. Previously, she was a senior associate on the medical
technology equity research team at Lazard Capital Markets. Ms. Thibault
earned a BS in biology and a minor in writing from the Massachusetts
Institute of Technology and a master’s degree in business and economic
reporting from New York University.

BTIG Research and Strategy provides comprehensive fundamental research
reports and in-depth industry and company observations for clients. Its
sector focus includes consumer, energy, financials, healthcare, real
estate, shipping, and technology, media and telecommunications.

For access to BTIG insights, visit www.btigresearch.com.

About BTIG

BTIG is a global financial services firm specializing in institutional
trading, investment banking, research and related brokerage services.
With an extensive global footprint and more than 600 employees, BTIG,
LLC and its affiliates operate out of 18 cities throughout the U.S., and
in Europe, Asia and Australia. BTIG offers execution, expertise and
insights for equities, equity derivatives, ETFs and fixed income,
currency and commodities (futures, commodities, foreign exchange,
interest rates, credit, and convertible and preferred securities). The
firm’s core capabilities include global execution, portfolio, electronic
and outsource trading, transition management, investment banking, prime
brokerage, capital introduction, corporate access, research and
strategy, commission management and more.

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