| Acronym | Meaning |
| SERGG | Southeast Regional Genetics Group |
| PNNL | Pacific Northwest National Laboratory |
| NSGC | National Society Of Genetic Counselors |
| NAS | Natl. Academy Of Sciences |
| NFCR | National Foundation For Cancer Research |
| NSTA | National Science Teachers Association |
| PACHG | Program Advisory Committee On The Human Genome |
| ORNL | Oak Ridge National Laboratory |
| HUGO | Human Genome Organisation |
| GRC | Gordon Res. Conf. |