| Acronym | Meaning |
| SASE | Sample Sequencing |
| BDG | Batten's Disease Gene |
| HGMIS | Human Genome Management Information System |
| PRIM&R | Public Responsibility In Medicine & Research |
| FSHD | Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy |
| AGSG | Alliance Of Genetic Support Groups (now Genetic Alliance) |
| ABA | Australian Biotechnol. Assoc. |
| NCSL | National Conference Of State Legislatures |
| BP | Base Pair |
| NBAC | Natl. Bioethics Advisory Commission |