RALEIGH, N.C., Jan. 5, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DARA BioSciences, Inc. (Nasdaq:DARA) announced today that Richard A. Franco, R.Ph., Chief Executive Officer and President, is scheduled to present at the Sidoti & Company 2010 Micro Cap Conference being held in New York City on January 11, 2010. DARA's presentation is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. EST at the Grand Hyatt New York, located at 109 East 42nd Street at Grand Central Terminal.