The Special Pathogens Excellence in Clinical Treatment, Readiness & Education Program (SPECTRE) was established in 2021 to support clinical excellence in biocontainment care and serve as a resource for special pathogens preparedness, response, and clinical research at UTMB. As part of its mission, SPECTRE advances the efforts of the National Emerging & Special Pathogens Treatment and Education Center (NETEC) and the National Special Pathogen System of Care (NSPS).
SPECTRE serves as one of 13 federally funded Regional Emerging and Special Pathogens Treatment Centers (RESPTCs), ensuring readiness to care for patients affected by high-consequence pathogens such as Ebola virus, Nipah virus, and Monkeypox virus.

Biocontainment Care Unit (BCU) at UTMB
Training and Education
Research and Innovation
Regional Coordination
Funding Sources