EXHIBIT 23.1


CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS

We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements on
Form S-8 (No. 333-64035), Form S-3 (No. 333-93577), Form S-3 (No. 333-84269),
Form S-3 (No. 333-36950) and Form S-8 (No. 333-75366) of DOR BioPharma, Inc. of
our report dated February 21, 2003, with respect to the consolidated financial
statements of DOR BioPharma, Inc. included in the Annual Report (Form 10-KSB)
for the year ended December 31, 2002.


                                   /s/ Ernst & Young LLP

Milwaukee, Wisconsin
March 28, 2003