EXHIBIT 23.1

              CONSENT OF ERNST & YOUNG, LLP, INDEPENDENT AUDITORS

  We consent to the reference to our firm under the caption "Experts" on the
Registration Statement (Form S-3) and related Prospectus of Targeted Genetics
Corporation for the registration of 500,000 shares of its Common Stock and to
the incorporation by reference therein of our report dated February 5, 1999,
with respect to the financial statements of Targeted Genetics Corporation
included in its Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended December 31, 1998,
filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

                                          /s/ Ernst & Young LLP

Seattle, Washington

October 18, 1999