RALEIGH, N.C., March 4 /CNW/ -- DARA BioSciences(TM) (Nasdaq: DARA)
announced today the appointment of David J. Drutz, MD to the Board of
Directors. Dr. Drutz was appointed to fill a Board vacancy and will serve on
the Company's Compensation Committee as well as Corporate Governance and
Nominating Committee. The appointment was effective February 26, 2008.