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Stockholders' Equity - Equity Incentive Plans (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		12 Months Ended
	Dec. 15, 2016	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Equity Incentive Plans
Stock-based compensation		$ 3,232	$ 4,367	$ 6,387
Research and Development Expense
Equity Incentive Plans
Stock-based compensation		825	1,077	1,954
General and Administrative Expense
Equity Incentive Plans
Stock-based compensation		$ 2,407	$ 3,290	$ 4,433
2008 Plan and 2013 Plan
Equity Incentive Plans
Authorized (in shares)	500,000
2008 Plan and 2013 Plan \| Maximum
Equity Incentive Plans
Term of award		10 years
Vesting period		4 years