# MedTech salutes the Clarifi COVID-19 Saliva Swab as Project of theYear! | Quadrant Biosciences

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- Published at: 2021-01-01 18:07:27 UTC
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## Author
Dave MacLean

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Quadrant Biosciences

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Starting the New Year off with some more great company news! MedTech has named the Upstate and Quadrant Biosciences Clarifi COVID-19 diagnostic saliva test as Project of the Year!  The honor is "awarded to an initiative that has had a singular and demonstrable positive impact on public health." MedTech is a state-wide trade association of more than 100 pharmaceutical, biotech and medical technology companies, their suppliers and services providers, and research universities.According to MedTech Executive Director Winthrop Thurlow, the Clarifi COVID-19 saliva test “leapt off the page,” when the organization was considering its annual honors.“It was really the stand-out project of the year,” Thurlow said. “One of the criteria is the project should have a significant impact on the industry in New York or the advancement of healthcare in New York state. When we look at the Upstate/Quadrant partnership we really saw that as a significant advancement over the last year in the delivery of healthcare. And it clearly won’t be limited to the residents of New York state, it has worldwide potential.”We are honored to share this prestigious award with our Upstate Medical partners!Read more here!