| Acronym | Meaning |
| BSCS | Biological Sciences Curriculum Study |
| NIGMS | National Institute Of General Medical Sciences |
| ACS | American Chemical Society |
| NBAC | Natl. Bioethics Advisory Commission |
| SCE | School Of Continuing Education |
| CDC | Centers For Disease Control |
| IG | IntelliGenetics |
| HNPCC | Hereditary Nonpolyposis Colorectal Cancer |
| NICHD | National Institute Of Child Health And Human Development |
| UCLA | University Of California |