EXHIBIT 23.1

            CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We consent to the use of our report dated February 27, 2004 with respect to the
consolidated balance sheets of Nastech Pharmaceutical Company Inc. as of
December 31, 2003 and 2002, and the related consolidated statements of
operations, stockholders' equity and cash flows for each of the years in the
three-year period ended December 31, 2003, incorporated by reference in this
Registration Statement on Form S-3 and to the reference to our firm under the
heading "Experts" in such Registration Statement.

/s/KPMG LLP
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Seattle, Washington
September 30, 2004