Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2023

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):

	June 30,		December 31,
	2023		2022
Accrued employee compensation and benefits	$	7,131	$	9,928
Accrued external research and development expenses		20,629		10,859
Accrued professional fees		1,911		1,068
Current portion of operating lease liabilities		4,680		3,125
Accrued income tax		1,906		970
Other		1,005		502
	$	37,262	$	26,452