| Acronym | Meaning |
| MHC | Major Histocompatibility Complex |
| NORD | National Organization For Rare Disorders |
| CF | Cystic Fibrosis |
| EMS | Environmental Mutagen Society |
| AGSG | Alliance Of Genetic Support Groups (now Genetic Alliance) |
| MMRF | Marshfield Medical Research Foundation |
| CCD | Charged Coupled Device |
| ACS | American Chemical Society |
| BIO | Biotechnology Industry Organization |
| CORN | Council Of Regional Networks For Genetic Services |