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EXHIBIT 23.2
CONSENT OF ERNST & YOUNG, CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS
We consent to the incorporation by reference into the Registration Statement on
Form S-8 pertaining to the Targeted Genetics Corporation 2000 Genovo, Inc. Roll-
Over Stock Option Plan of our report dated February 29, 2000, with respect to
the financial statements of Emerald Gene Systems, Ltd. which are included in
Targeted Genetics Corporations's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 1999 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
/s/ Ernst & Young
Chartered Accountants
Hamilton, Bermuda
October 19, 2000
