EXHIBIT 23.2


                    CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS


As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation by
reference in this registration statement of our report dated January 28, 2000,
included in AVI BioPharma, Inc.'s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1999
and to all references to our Firm included in this registration statement.



/s/ Arthur Andersen LLP

ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP

Portland, Oregon
November 14, 2000