“What lies ahead is to think about how these results can create impact.”
At this year’s annual meeting, Professor Charlotte Lauridsen, coordinator of PIG-PARADIGM, reflected on a project that has reached an important turning point. The scientific output is no longer the question—the quality and quantity of results speak for themselves.
“We have now produced a large number of research results—and it is high-quality research.”
For Charlotte Lauridsen, the real challenge now is what comes next. The project must move beyond generating knowledge to ensuring it creates tangible value.
“What lies ahead is to think about how these results can create impact.”
That shift—from output to outcome—was at the heart of the discussions at the meeting. Researchers have spent years building robust evidence; now the focus must turn to those who will use it.
“From now on, we need to focus more on the recipients of our research results.”
This includes farmers, veterinarians, industry stakeholders and the broader research community. While publications remain essential, Charlotte Lauridsen emphasizes that they are only part of the picture.
“Researchers focus on publications, but there also needs to be focus on something else—how we get that knowledge out.”
At the same time, she highlights that PIG-PARADIGM has created something uniquely valuable: not just datasets, but a foundation for future discovery.
“It’s not just about data; we also have many samples that can generate new projects.”
These samples—and the insights already generated from them—open new pathways for research that extend well beyond the project itself.
The annual meeting also underscored the importance of collaboration. Bringing people together physically remains a powerful driver of innovation.
“Ideas often emerge when we are together—across seniority levels, across countries and institutions.”
Held at Sandbjerg, this year’s meeting provided the right conditions for that exchange to flourish.
“It was highly inspiring and people were very positive about the whole setup and the atmosphere.”
Looking ahead, Lauridsen places PIG-PARADIGM firmly within a broader global context. The project’s work contributes to tackling antimicrobial resistance as a One Health challenge—one that goes far beyond pig production alone.
“It’s not just about pigs—it’s about a broader understanding of the whole system, and it affects all of us.”
With strong science in hand and a growing focus on impact, PIG-PARADIGM is now entering its next phase: turning knowledge into action.