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EXHIBIT 23.2
CONSENT OF ERNST & YOUNG, CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS
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 5,950,798 shares of its common stock and to
the incorporation by reference therein of our report dated February 29, 2000,
with respect to the financial statements of Emerald Gene Systems, Ltd. included
in Targeted Genetics Corporation's Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended
December 31, 1999, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
/s/ ERNST & YOUNG
Chartered Accountants
Hamilton, Bermuda
November 16, 2000
