EXHIBIT 23.1

               CONSENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP, INDEPENDENT AUDITORS

     We consent to the reference to our firm under the caption "Experts" in the
Registration Statement (Form S-3) and related Prospectus of Targeted Genetics
Corporation for the registration of 8,840,000 shares of its common stock and to
the incorporation by reference therein of our report dated February 12, 2001,
with respect to the consolidated financial statements of Targeted Genetics
Corporation included in its Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended
December 31, 2000, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

                                            /s/ Ernst & Young LLP

Seattle, Washington
December 6, 2001