| Acronym | Meaning |
| MOD | March Of Dimes |
| NABT | Natl. Assoc. Of Biology Teachers |
| CF | Cystic Fibrosis |
| AGSG | Alliance Of Genetic Support Groups (now Genetic Alliance) |
| NCSU | North Carolina State University |
| OSU | Oregon State University |
| CASSS | California Separation Science Society |
| IMA | Institute For Mathematics And Its Applications |
| NORD | National Organization For Rare Disorders |
| GRC | Gordon Res. Conf. |