diff --git a/setup.py b/setup.py
index 93dd5cbf..189e15ea 100644
--- a/setup.py
+++ b/setup.py
@@ -40,6 +40,6 @@
     ],
     install_requires=[
         'jupyter_geppetto==0.4.1.2',
-        'netpyne==0.7.9'
+        'netpyne==0.9.0'
     ],
 )