Oruka Therapeutics (ORKA) 8-K Genomic Health President Kimberly Popovits Joins Nuvelo Board of Directors

Exhibit 10.55

Nuvelo, Inc. Base Salaries for Named Executive Officers Effective August 1, 2005

Name and Title	Base Salary
Ted W. Love, President, Chief Executive Officer	$	630,000
Michael D. Levy, Senior Vice President for Research and Development	$	390,000
Lee Bendekgey, Senior Vice President, Chief Financing Officer, and General Counsel	$	350,000
Gary S. Titus, Vice President of Finance and Chief Accounting Officer	$	250,000