| Acronym | Meaning |
| CATCMB | Center For Advanced Training In Cell And Molecular Biology |
| BTP | Biotechnology Training Programs |
| RH | Radiation Hybrid |
| BDG | Batten's Disease Gene |
| CE | Capillary Electrophoresis |
| NICHD | National Institute Of Child Health And Human Development |
| AES | American Electrophoresis Society |
| NIGMS | Natl. Institute Of General Medical Sciences |
| INRIA | French Natl. Inst. For Research In Computer Science And Control |
| NCGR | National Center For Genome Resources |