TORONTO, ONTARIO--(CCNMatthews - Nov. 13, 2006) - Orbus Pharma Inc. (TSX:ORB) (“Orbus”) is pleased to announce that Rudy J. Fernandes has been appointed to the Board of Directors of Orbus Pharma Inc. Mr. Fernandes has over 30 years of experience in the pharmaceutical business in Canada and USA and was a former executive at Wyeth Pharmaceuticals, Canada, CIBA-GEIGY Canada Ltd & at Novartis. Mr. Fernandes responsibilities over the years included business development, market access, marketing and sales. Mr. Fernandes holds an honours Bachelor of Science degree in Microbiology and was inducted into the Canadian Healthcare Marketing Hall of Fame in 2004.