| Acronym | Meaning |
| IU | Indiana University |
| NCSA | National Center For Supercomputing Applications |
| ANL | Argonne National Laboratory |
| FAP | Familial Adenomatous Polyposis |
| DHHS | Dept. Of Health And Human Services |
| MHC | Major Histocompatibility Complex |
| CDNA | Complementary DNA |
| SCE | School Of Continuing Education |
| AGSG | Alliance Of Genetic Support Groups (now Genetic Alliance) |
| NORD | National Organization For Rare Disorders |