| Acronym | Meaning |
| ICES | International Council Of Electrophoresis Societies |
| HHMI | Howard Hughes Medical Institute |
| MEMS | Microelectromechanical Systems |
| ASM | American Society For Microbiology |
| FRAXA | Fragile X Locus |
| IGES | International Genetics Epidemiology Societies |
| GESTEC | Genome Science And Technology Center |
| OPRR | Office Of Protection From Res. Risks |
| GPI | Genetics And Public Issues Program |
| IU | Indiana University |