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.
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Gennady is an expert in data modeling, data-centric system design and engineering, data science and software development.
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Gennady is a titled chess player who especially enjoys competing in blitz chess tournaments.
Elena Butina
MD, PhD, Dr. Sci. (Medicine)
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, Dr. Sci (Medicine)—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
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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.