Comparative biology and ecology of apicomplexans and dinoflagellates: a unique meeting of minds and biology

The commonalities and convergences shared in apicomplexans and dinoflagellates are continually becoming more andmore apparent, yet researchers across this myzozoan supergroup seldommeet at scientificmeetings. The Conference Jacques Monod meeting entitled `From Parasites to Plankton and Back: Comparative Biology and Ecology of Apicomplexans and Dinoflagellates' sought to change this. Held at the RoscoffMarine Station in France on September 5-9, 2022, researchers spanning organisms, disciplines, and perspectives met to immerse themselves in the latest developments and discoveries across the group. The outcome was an exciting and stimulating view of the synergies, revelations, and opportunities enabled by expanding one's view and network across this vast, spectacular and important biological group. In this TrendsTalk, the conference organizers and several young researchers present a synthesis of the key outcomes of this meeting of minds and biology.