| Acronym | Meaning |
| IMGS | Intl. Mammalian Genome Society |
| IGES | International Genetics Epidemiology Societies |
| ICHG | International Congress Of Human Genetics |
| MDA | Muscular Dystrophy Assoc. |
| NHGRI | Natl. Human Genome Res. Inst. |
| CMT | Charcot-Marie-Tooth |
| CIOMS | Council For International Organizations Of Medical Sciences |
| WCCS | Workshop On Complete CDNA Sequencing |
| IUBMB | Intl. Union Of Biochemistry And Molecular Biology |
| NRSA | National Research Service Award |