# Episode 159 - Derek Adams - Chief Executive Officer at Stellular Bio

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Podcast: [The BioHub - by Avetix](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-biohub-by-avetix-7252289)
Published: 2026-04-22T12:23:39+00:00
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## Resource

Welcome to today’s episode, where we sit down with Derek Adams, CEO of Stellular Bio. Derek has been helping steer Stellular Bio at the intersection of advanced biomanufacturing and next-generation therapeutic development—turning complex scientific challenges into real-world medical possibilities.Prior to Stellular, Derek was Chief Manufacturing and Technology Officer at bluebird bio , one of the most well-known pioneers in gene therapy and advanced biologics, and had prior roles at Evelo Biosciences, Epiva Biosciences, Alexion Pharmaceuticals.

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