Exhibit 23.1


            CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM


We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement on
Amendment No.1 to Form S-3 of our report dated February 3, 2005, except for Note
9, which is as of March 28, 2005, related to the consolidated financial
statements of ADVENTRX Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Subsidiary as of and for the
years ended December 31, 2004 and 2003, and for the period from June 12, 1996
(date of inception) to December 31, 2004, which report appears in the Annual
Report on Form 10-KSB for the year ended December 31, 2004 previously filed by
ADVENTRX Pharmaceuticals, Inc. with the Securities and Exchange Commission.


                                           /s/ J.H. COHN LLP

San Diego, California
September 1, 2005