Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 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):

	December 31,		December 31,
	2023		2022
Accrued employee compensation and benefits	$	13,394	$	9,928
Accrued external research and development expenses		11,839		10,859
Accrued professional fees		1,143		1,068
Current portion of operating lease liabilities		4,876		3,125
Other		257		1,472
	$	31,509	$	26,452