Ilya Monosov, an internationally recognized neuroscientist, has joined Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland, as the Bloomberg Distinguished Professor of Curiosity and Intelligence. His research focuses on understanding the brain's role in decision-making, learning, and curiosity, particularly in the context of psychiatric disorders such as obsessive-compulsive disorder and depression. Monosov's lab aims to uncover the neural circuits that govern these cognitive functions and how they can be disrupted in mental health conditions. He employs a multidisciplinary approach, integrating neurobiology, economics, and artificial intelligence to explore how curiosity impacts behavior and decision-making. Monosov expressed enthusiasm about leveraging Johns Hopkins' robust research infrastructure to foster collaborations that bridge biology, computation, and psychiatry. Both Christopher Celenza, dean of the Krieger School of Arts and Sciences, and Theodore DeWeese, dean of the medical faculty, praised Monosov's innovative contributions to neuroscience and the potential breakthroughs his research could bring to the university.