WARRINGTON, Pa., Dec. 28, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- Discovery Laboratories, Inc. (Nasdaq:DSCO), has broadened its management team through the appointment of Charles F. Katzer as Senior Vice President, Manufacturing Operations and Gerald J. Orehostky as Vice President, Quality Operations. Mr. Katzer will be directly responsible for the leadership and management of all manufacturing and global distribution of the Company's Surfactant Replacement Therapy (SRT) products, including its lead product, Surfaxin(r). Mr. Orehostky will be responsible for the development and enhancement of GMP quality policies and systems to promote, facilitate and assure sustainable compliance with all regulatory standards. Both positions report directly to Christopher J. Schaber, Ph.D., Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer.
