Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2021

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

5. Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities consisted of the following (in thousands):

	December 31,
	2021		2020
Accrued employee compensation and benefits	$	6,429	$	4,390
Accrued external research and development expenses		3,980		4,428
Accrued professional fees		882		1,759
Current portion of operating lease liabilities		2,383		844
Other		570		208
	$	14,244	$	11,629