CAMBRIDGE, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 5, 2006--Hydra Biosciences, Inc. today announced the appointment of Russell H. Herndon as Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Herndon has 25 years of experience in the healthcare and biotechnology industries, with a proven track record in building successful business infrastructures, pioneering innovative corporate and regulatory processes and advancing products through development. His industry experience includes senior management positions at Genzyme Corporation and Antigenics Inc., where led some of the companies’ most strategic and important initiatives.