| Acronym | Meaning |
| TIGR | The Inst. For Genomic Research |
| AEC | Atomic Energy Commission |
| ESF | European Science Foundation |
| HSA | Human Serum Albumin |
| CFF | Cystic Fibrosis Foundation |
| CDC | Centers For Disease Control |
| SASE | Sample Sequencing |
| AAI | American Association Of Immunologists |
| UMDS | United Medical & Dental Schools (Univ. Of London) |
| ABIC | Agricultural Biotechnology Intl. Conf. |