Ishac Nazy

Ishac Nazy is an Associate Professor of Medicine at McMaster University, where he directs the McMaster Platelet Immunology Laboratory. His research specializes in immune-mediated thrombocytopenic disorders and vaccine-related coagulation pathologies.

Key research areas include:

• Pathogenesis of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT)
• Vaccine-induced immune thrombotic thrombocytopenia (VITT) mechanisms
• Diagnostic and therapeutic approaches for antibody-mediated clotting disorders

Recent publications highlight investigations into COVID-19 vaccine immune responses in vulnerable populations and innovative management strategies for complex thrombotic conditions. His work has established standardized diagnostic protocols adopted by national health agencies.