AM26-SU-05-L - Cell Therapy Millionaire: A Game Show Experience Across the Vein-to-vein Continuum

Proposed Session Description: Cell therapy requires seamless collaboration across apheresis, cell processing laboratories, quality and regulatory teams, transfusion services, and clinical programs. Yet many professionals only see one portion of the vein-to-vein pathway.

This highly interactive, gamified session, modeled after Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, will introduce, review, and reinforce essential concepts spanning:

(1) Apheresis collection principles
(2) Cellular starting materials
(3) Cell therapy laboratory practices
(4) Quality systems and regulatory oversight
(5) Transfusion service intersections with cellular therapies

Participants will engage in a dynamic “learn and play” format designed for all experience levels; from those newly exploring the field to seasoned cell therapy professionals.

After every question, a panel of interdisciplinary experts will provide structured teaching and deeper discussion, reinforcing foundational theory while offering advanced insights into real-world application. This format ensures that each question becomes a high-impact learning moment rather than simply a test of knowledge.

The moderated expert panel provides:
- The underlying theory
- Real-world examples
- Regulatory context
- Cross-disciplinary impact

This ensures that:
(1) Experienced professionals receive deeper nuance and discussion.
(2) Newcomers gain structured foundational education.
(3) All attendees better understand how each discipline impacts the broader ecosystem.
(4) The reinforcement component transforms the game from simple trivia into structured, high-yield interprofessional education.

Participants may choose to:
- Form interprofessional teams (ideal for collaborative learning and networking), or
- Compete individually (for those who prefer solo participation)

Teams will be encouraged to include mixed disciplines (e.g., apheresis nurse + lab technologist + quality professional + transfusion service staff) to promote cross-functional dialogue.

A flexible participation model will allow:
- Real-time polling via mobile device
- Team discussion

Scores will be tracked live throughout the session. At the conclusion, the highest-scoring individual or team will be crowned Cell Therapy Millionaire Champion, reinforcing friendly competition and sustained engagement.