ImmunoHematology Framework (IHF)
A Universal Operating Model for
the Blood Transfusion Domain
Our team, comprising a medical scientist, an engineer, and a health systems technologist, investigated and addressed key immunohematologic challenges affecting recipient–donor compatibility and the efficiency of blood banking inventory systems.
Gennady Peysakhovich
MS in Engineering
Engineer and data modeler
As an information technology consultant to major US healthcare insurance carriers, he designed and implemented key operational and business intelligence platforms.
Gennady is an expert in data modeling, data-centric system design and engineering, data science and software development.
Gennady is a titled chess player who especially enjoys competing in blitz chess tournaments.
Elena Butina
MD, PhD, Dr.Sc.(Med)
Research scientist
She is the head of an immunohematology laboratory, a practicing physician, and a consultant for Johnson & Johnson and Bio-Rad Laboratories.
Elena holds an MD and a PhD in hematology and transfusion medicine. She was awarded the Russian higher doctorate, Doctor of Medical Sciences—a post-PhD qualification conferred in recognition of distinguished scientific achievements.
Her research spans immunohematology, transfusion medicine, genetics, population studies, and hematology, with a focus on preventing hemolytic transfusion reactions, minimizing alloimmunization, and enhancing the efficacy of platelet transfusions.
Garrett Friedman
MBA in Healthcare Management
Healthcare technologist
Garrett is a healthcare technologist and solutions architect.
He holds an MBA from Boston University with a focus on Healthcare Management.
He has designed and implemented many industry-first healthcare solutions for US hospital systems, major health insurance carriers, and global medical device manufacturers.