EX-99.4 9 dex994.htm CONSENT OF JOHN L. ZABRISKIE, PH.D.

Exhibit 99.4

October 28, 2008

Nuvelo, Inc.

201 Industrial Road, Suite 310

San Carlos, CA

Consent to Reference in Proxy Statement/Prospectus/Consent Solicitation

In connection with the Registration Statement on Form S-4 filed by Nuvelo, Inc. on October 28, 2008, I hereby consent to the reference to me in the proxy statement/prospectus/consent solicitation in such registration statement as a future member of the board of directors of Nuvelo.

Sincerely,

/S/ JOHN L. ZABRISKIE
Name: John L. Zabriskie, Ph.D.