SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 06/14/2006 -- Novacea, Inc. (NASDAQ: NOVC) announced today the appointment of John P. Walker to the company's board of directors. Mr. Walker currently serves as chairman of the boards of directors for Renovis Inc., KAI Pharmaceuticals, Guava Technologies and Saegis Pharmaceuticals. He serves on the boards of directors for Geron Corporation and several privately-held biotechnology companies.
