DUSA Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ NMS:DUSA) today announced the hiring of William F. O’Dell as Executive Vice President, Sales and Marketing of the Company, based at DUSA’s Wilmington, MA headquarters, effective on April 17, 2006. Mr. O’Dell has more than 30 years experience in the pharmaceutical and medical device industries with domestic and international experience in executive sales and marketing, business development, licensing /acquisitions and strategic planning.