Real-Time Machine Learning Strategies for a New Kind of Neuroscience Experiments

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Autores principales: Vermani, Ayesha, Dowling, Matthew, Jeon, Hyungju, Jordan, Ian, Nassar, Josue, Bernaerts, Yves, Zhao, Yuan, Van Vaerenbergh, Steven, Park, Il Memming
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author Vermani, Ayesha
Dowling, Matthew
Jeon, Hyungju
Jordan, Ian
Nassar, Josue
Bernaerts, Yves
Zhao, Yuan
Van Vaerenbergh, Steven
Park, Il Memming
author_facet Vermani, Ayesha
Dowling, Matthew
Jeon, Hyungju
Jordan, Ian
Nassar, Josue
Bernaerts, Yves
Zhao, Yuan
Van Vaerenbergh, Steven
Park, Il Memming
contents Function and dysfunctions of neural systems are tied to the temporal evolution of neural states. The current limitations in showing their causal role stem largely from the absence of tools capable of probing the brain's internal state in real-time. This gap restricts the scope of experiments vital for advancing both fundamental and clinical neuroscience. Recent advances in real-time machine learning technologies, particularly in analyzing neural time series as nonlinear stochastic dynamical systems, are beginning to bridge this gap. These technologies enable immediate interpretation of and interaction with neural systems, offering new insights into neural computation. However, several significant challenges remain. Issues such as slow convergence rates, high-dimensional data complexities, structured noise, non-identifiability, and a general lack of inductive biases tailored for neural dynamics are key hurdles. Overcoming these challenges is crucial for the full realization of real-time neural data analysis for the causal investigation of neural computation and advanced perturbation based brain machine interfaces. In this paper, we provide a comprehensive perspective on the current state of the field, focusing on these persistent issues and outlining potential paths forward. We emphasize the importance of large-scale integrative neuroscience initiatives and the role of meta-learning in overcoming these challenges. These approaches represent promising research directions that could redefine the landscape of neuroscience experiments and brain-machine interfaces, facilitating breakthroughs in understanding brain function, and treatment of neurological disorders.
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spellingShingle Real-Time Machine Learning Strategies for a New Kind of Neuroscience Experiments
Vermani, Ayesha
Dowling, Matthew
Jeon, Hyungju
Jordan, Ian
Nassar, Josue
Bernaerts, Yves
Zhao, Yuan
Van Vaerenbergh, Steven
Park, Il Memming
Neurons and Cognition
Function and dysfunctions of neural systems are tied to the temporal evolution of neural states. The current limitations in showing their causal role stem largely from the absence of tools capable of probing the brain's internal state in real-time. This gap restricts the scope of experiments vital for advancing both fundamental and clinical neuroscience. Recent advances in real-time machine learning technologies, particularly in analyzing neural time series as nonlinear stochastic dynamical systems, are beginning to bridge this gap. These technologies enable immediate interpretation of and interaction with neural systems, offering new insights into neural computation. However, several significant challenges remain. Issues such as slow convergence rates, high-dimensional data complexities, structured noise, non-identifiability, and a general lack of inductive biases tailored for neural dynamics are key hurdles. Overcoming these challenges is crucial for the full realization of real-time neural data analysis for the causal investigation of neural computation and advanced perturbation based brain machine interfaces. In this paper, we provide a comprehensive perspective on the current state of the field, focusing on these persistent issues and outlining potential paths forward. We emphasize the importance of large-scale integrative neuroscience initiatives and the role of meta-learning in overcoming these challenges. These approaches represent promising research directions that could redefine the landscape of neuroscience experiments and brain-machine interfaces, facilitating breakthroughs in understanding brain function, and treatment of neurological disorders.
title Real-Time Machine Learning Strategies for a New Kind of Neuroscience Experiments
topic Neurons and Cognition
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2409.01280