EXHIBIT 23.2

                    CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS

As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation by
reference in this registration statement on Form S-8 of our report dated
February 14, 2001 included (or incorporated by reference) in Anika Therapeutics,
Inc.'s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2000 and to all references to
our Firm included in this registration statement.


/s/ ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP
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ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP

Boston, Massachusetts
March 30, 2001


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