OnlineNeuro: Active online learning for effective exploration of neural simulation parameters

Neuromodulation studies require efficient exploration of high-dimensional stimulation spaces, where heuristic tuning is often slow and suboptimal. We present OnlineNeuro, an open-source Python framework that combines active learning with neural simulators (AxonSim, Cajal, and AxonML). The package offers a unified interface for experiment setup, model training, adaptive sampling, and reporting. By prioritizing informative queries, OnlineNeuro improves sample efficiency for parameter exploration and meta-model construction. We demonstrate the framework on neural simulation use cases and benchmark tasks.

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SoftwareX
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2026-04-13
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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.softx.2026.102648
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Neural dynamics and brain function
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Abstract

Neuromodulation studies require efficient exploration of high-dimensional stimulation spaces, where heuristic tuning is often slow and suboptimal. We present OnlineNeuro, an open-source Python framework that combines active learning with neural simulators (AxonSim, Cajal, and AxonML). The package offers a unified interface for experiment setup, model training, adaptive sampling, and reporting. By prioritizing informative queries, OnlineNeuro improves sample efficiency for parameter exploration and meta-model construction. We demonstrate the framework on neural simulation use cases and benchmark tasks.

SoftwareXVol. 34
Imec the Netherlands (NL), Ghent University (BE)
Interuniversitair Micro-Electronica Centrum VZW
Openalex Percentile: Top 20%
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