| Acronym | Meaning |
| ICGEB | International Centre For Genetic Engineering And Biotechnology |
| SCAN | Sequence Comparison ANalysis Program |
| DHHS | Dept. Of Health And Human Services |
| GRC | Gordon Res. Conf. |
| MOU | Memorandum Of Understanding |
| IGES | International Genetics Epidemiology Societies |
| NACHGR | Natl. Advisory Council For Human Genome Res. |
| NAPBC | Natl. Action Plan On Breast Cancer |
| RARA | Retinoic Acid Receptor |
| ORISE | Oak Ridge Inst. For Science And Education |