EXHIBIT 23.1

   Consent of Ernst & Young LLP, Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements on
Form S-3 (Nos. 333-116600, 333-74976 and 333-107822) of Targeted Genetics
Corporation and the related Prospectuses and to the incorporation by reference
in the Registration Statements on Form S-8 (Nos. 333-03889, 333-28151,
333-58907, 333-61738, 333-78523 and 333-48220) pertaining to Targeted Genetics
Corporation's 1992 Restated Stock Option Plan, Stock Option Plan for Nonemployee
Directors, 1999 Stock Option Plan and Genovo Roll-over Stock Option Plan of our
reports dated March 14, 2006, with respect to the consolidated financial
statements of Targeted Genetics Corporation, Targeted Genetics Corporation
management's assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial
reporting, and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting of
Targeted Genetics Corporation, included in the Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the
year ended December 31, 2005.

                                                           /s/ Ernst & Young LLP

Seattle, Washington
March 14, 2006