| Acronym | Meaning |
| MEMS | Microelectromechanical Systems |
| GIST | Genome Informatics System Of Transputers |
| ANGIS | Australian National Genomic Info. Service |
| PRIM&R | Public Responsibility In Medicine & Research |
| IBEX | International Biotechnology EXpo |
| BDG | Batten's Disease Gene |
| MMRF | Marshfield Medical Research Foundation |
| ORAU | Oak Ridge Associated Universities |
| CDC | Centers For Disease Control |
| ECB | European Congress On Biotechnology |