Affiliated Courses The Center for Tropical Diseases (CTD)

SPECTRE Biocontainment Unit Team Training Program

The Special Pathogens Excellence in Clinical Treatment, Readiness & Education Program (SPECTRE) specialized Biocontainment Unit (BCU) Training Program is designed to equip healthcare professionals with the essential skills and knowledge to operate safely and effectively in high-containment environments.

Through a combination of hands-on training, simulations, and expert-led sessions, participants develop proficiency in:

• High-Containment PPE Training – Proper donning and doffing procedures to minimize contamination risk.
• Tabletop Exercises – Scenario-based discussions to enhance decision-making in high-risk situations.
• Case Scenarios – Realistic patient care simulations to refine clinical and operational response.
• Public Health Coordination – Strengthening collaboration with local, state, and federal health authorities.

• Join us for our monthly multi-continental clinical training conference. Global Grand Rounds offers a unique platform for international collaboration and learning. Each hour-long session features 1-2 case presentations on tropical diseases, followed by differential diagnosis discussions from global participants and expert-led topic reviews. Engage, learn, and connect across borders!
• Contact us to be added to the mailing list for Global Grand Rounds
  • Ada Jagape Sison ajsison@utmb.edu