6. Accrued Expenses

     Accrued expenses consisted of the following:

October 31,
2001 2000
In thousands
Settlement   $ —     $ 3,508  
Clinical trials     662       3,156  
Preparation of Biologic License Application     306       —  
Accrued payroll and related employee expenses     1,365       520  
Accrued vacation     398       243  
Other     2,218       1,801  
    $ 4,949     $ 9,228