MALVERN, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 25, 2006--Orthovita, Inc. (NASDAQ NM:VITA - News), a leading developer of orthopedic biomaterials, today announced that Christine J. Arasin joined the company as Vice President Business Development and Corporate Counsel. In this position, Ms. Arasin will lead the ongoing effort to expand Orthovita’s collaborations and partnering opportunities and will be responsible for legal matters within the company.