| Acronym | Meaning |
| IMGS | Intl. Mammalian Genome Society |
| MOU | Memorandum Of Understanding |
| NAS | Natl. Academy Of Sciences |
| FTICR | Fourier Transform Ioncyclotron Resonance |
| CM | Centimorgan |
| GPI | Genetics And Public Issues Program |
| MRC | Medical Research Council |
| CORN | Council Of Regional Networks For Genetic Services |
| AFIP/ARP | Armed Forces Inst. Of Pathol./Am. Registry Of Pathol. |
| IMACS | International Association For Mathematics And Computers In Simulation |