Johns Hopkins’ Theodore L. DeWeese, dean of the medical faculty and CEO of Johns Hopkins Medicine, is among this year’s recipients of the prestigious Ellis Island Medal of Honor, which recognizes individuals who have made lasting contributions to the United States while embodying the values of the American spirit and legacy of immigration.

The radiation oncologist was honored in May at a gala ceremony on Ellis Island in the historic Great Hall, where millions of immigrants were once welcomed to America. He was recognized for his global leadership in cancer research and for his scientific advisory role with the Radiation Effects Research Foundation in Hiroshima — an appointment by the National Academy of Sciences.