Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Cash flows from operating activities    
Net loss $ (31,333) $ (17,225)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:    
Gain on forgiveness of payroll protection program loan   (301)
Stock-based compensation 5,875 1,556
Noncash lease expense 169 150
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:    
Prepaid and other assets (713) (529)
Accounts payable 816 272
Accrued liabilities 399 739
Change in lease liability (169) (150)
Deferred grant revenue (1,633) (2,007)
Net cash used in operating activities (26,589) (17,495)
Cash flows from financing activities    
Proceeds from payroll protection loan   301
Proceeds from exercise of stock options and common stock warrants 617 4
Proceeds from the issuance of common stock and common stock warrants, net   113,876
Net cash provided by financing activities 617 114,181
Net increase (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents (25,972) 96,686
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 116,737 20,051
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period 90,765 116,737
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing and financing activities:    
Cashless exercise of warrants $ 1,836  
Fair value of warrants issued to placement agent   5,325
Gain on forgiveness of payroll protection program loan   301
Payment of 2019 bonus awards with stock options in lieu of cash   $ 415