Christian Machens is a principal investigator at the Champalimaud Foundation in Lisbon, Portugal. In his research, he seeks to understand how networks of neurons communicate and process information. His work combines the statistical analysis of neural population activity with the computational modeling of neural networks. As an effective communicator and educator, he shares his insights with the scientific community and the public, fostering a greater understanding of the brain's intricate workings. Machens' interdisciplinary approach and innovative research continue to push the boundaries of neuroscience and computational biology.