Jillian Kohler (supplied image)
Jillian Kohler recognized by Transparency International Canada
Published: February 20, 2025
Jillian Kohler, a professor in the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy, has been recognized with the 2024 Canadian Integrity Award presented annually by Transparency International Canada.
The award recognizes individuals or organizations who have been leaders in advancing integrity in the public interest.
Kohler is the founding director of the WHO Collaborating Centre for Governance, Transparency and Accountability in the Pharmaceutical Sector, based in the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy. She has developed courses that include modules on corruption risks in the health and pharmaceutical systems for Doctor of Pharmacy students and developed the first graduate course at U of T that focuses on how to identify and address corruption risks in the health system.
“It is truly an honour to get an award from Transparency International Canada, knowing who they are, what they do and what their mission is,” says Kohler. “It was so moving for me to be acknowledged for work that I've been doing for many years, and a very special moment in my life.”
“The Canadian Integrity Award was established to recognize Canadians and organizations working within Canada doing the quiet work every day to tackle corruption and promote integrity,” says Trevor Loke, executive director of Transparency International Canada. “Given the breadth of impact that Jillian Kohler has had both in Canada and around the world to safeguard public health by tackling corruption, it was clear to our selection committee that her leadership was worthy of our unique recognition as this year’s recipient.”
