Science Connected Through Collaboration
An interdisciplinary platform connecting research, education, and scientific exchange across the Dominican Republic and the global health community.
WHO WE ARE
An Independent Platform for Global Health Collaboration
Established in 2018, Two Oceans In Health (2OiH) is a Dominican-based platform focused on advancing global health through research, education, scientific collaboration, and implementation initiatives.
Our work connects academia, health systems, public institutions, and international partners to support evidence-informed approaches across diverse health environments.
Leadership & Scientific Direction
Dr. Eddy Pérez-Then
PRESIDENT & CO-FOUNDERPhysician epidemiologist and public health leader with extensive experience in global health, epidemiological research, academic leadership, and institutional collaboration across national and international health ecosystems.
Two Oceans In Health was founded to strengthen scientific collaboration, interdisciplinary exchange, and evidence-informed approaches across global health environments.
Dra. Marija Miric
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR & CO-FOUNDERResearch methodologist and social scientist with broad experience in public health research, scientific coordination, implementation environments, and interdisciplinary collaboration across academic and international settings.
Built Across Research, Implementation & Scientific Collaboration
Two Oceans In Health integrates scientific expertise, interdisciplinary collaboration, and operational experience to support research, implementation, and institutional coordination across global health environments.
Scientific Collaboration
Coordinating multidisciplinary collaboration across academic, institutional, and international health ecosystems.
Research & Evidence Generation
Supporting research implementation, evidence-informed approaches, and real-world data environments.
Research Governance & Ethics
Internationally aligned research oversight, including IRB-FWA00031272 governance and ethical review structures.
Multi-Sector Engagement
Connecting academia, health systems, public institutions, and implementation partners across diverse contexts.
Education & Knowledge Exchange
Advancing interdisciplinary dialogue, scientific exchange, and innovation through education and collaborative platforms.
Two Oceans Ecosystem
Connected Through Science, Collaboration & Institutional Networks
Two Oceans In Health operates within a broader ecosystem of affiliated initiatives, governance structures, scientific platforms, and collaborative partnerships supporting global health research, education, and interdisciplinary exchange.
Two Oceans Foundation
Community-centered nonprofit initiative focused on education, capacity building, knowledge exchange, and initiatives that empower communities through science, learning, and public health engagement.
Institutional Review Board (IRB)
Independent ethics and research governance structure operating under internationally aligned standards. IRB-FWA00031272.
Epistheme
Interdisciplinary scientific exchange and knowledge platform connected to the broader Two Oceans ecosystem.
Partnerships & Networks
Collaborative relationships across academia, healthcare systems, international organizations, and implementation partners.
VOICES THAT INSPIRE
El límite de la investigación es la imaginación.
”ANTONIO YAGUARIX DE MOYA
1949 — 2014Dominican social psychologist, public health researcher, educator, and visionary intellectual whose work profoundly shaped the national response to HIV/AIDS in the Dominican Republic. A pioneer in social epidemiology, sexuality studies, stigma research, and critical social thought, he also contributed to the development of epistemic networks and interdisciplinary scientific dialogue across the region.

