ImmunoHematology Framework (IHF)
A Universal Operating Model for
the Blood Transfusion Domain
Our team, a medical scientist, an engineer, and a healthcare systems technologist studied and addressed several of the immunohematological challenges that influence patient donor matching and blood banking operational efficiency.
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, ScD
Researcher and practicing physician
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 an ScD (Doctor of Science) higher doctorate degree in recognition of her significant and ongoing contribution to scientific knowledge.
Her most recent research involves immunohematology, transfusion medicine, genetics, population studies, and hematology. The main focus is minimizing hemolytic transfusion reactions, preventing alloimmunization of blood transfusion recipients, and improving the efficacy of platelet transfusions. Specific topics include chimerism analysis following hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn, and fetal and neonatal alloimmune thrombocytopenia.
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.