| Acronym | Meaning |
| MMRF | Marshfield Medical Research Foundation |
| HGMIS | Human Genome Management Information System |
| GIST | Genome Informatics System Of Transputers |
| PG | Plant Genome |
| GBR | Global Business Research |
| MBL | Marine Biological Laboratory |
| MB | Megabase |
| BTCI | BioPharmaceutical Technology Center Institute |
| NSGC | National Society Of Genetic Counselors |
| CEPH | Centre D'Etude Du Polymorphisme Humain |