Cover Page Cover Page
Mar. 28, 2022
Cover [Abstract]  
Document Type 8-K
Document Period End Date Mar. 28, 2022
Entity Registrant Name SANGAMO THERAPEUTICS, INC.
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code DE
Entity File Number 000-30171
Entity Tax Identification Number 68-0359556
Entity Address, Address Line One 7000 Marina Blvd.
Entity Address, City or Town Brisbane
Entity Address, State or Province CA
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 94005
City Area Code 510
Local Phone Number 970-6000
Written Communications false
Soliciting Material false
Pre-commencement Tender Offer false
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer false
Title of 12(b) Security Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share
Trading Symbol SGMO
Security Exchange Name NASDAQ
Entity Emerging Growth Company false
Amendment Flag false
Entity Central Index Key 0001001233