| Acronym | Meaning |
| HGMIS | Human Genome Management Information System |
| BDG | Batten's Disease Gene |
| NAS | Natl. Academy Of Sciences |
| ASBMB | American Society For Biochemistry & Molecular Biology |
| UMBC | University Of Maryland |
| HLA | Human Leukocyte Antigen |
| PNNL | Pacific Northwest National Laboratory |
| MCD | Mouse Cytogenetic Database |
| BTP | Biotechnology Training Programs |
| GBR | Global Business Research |