Tyler Bell

Title(s)	Assistant Adjunct Professor, Psychiatry
School	Vc-health Sciences-schools
Address	9500 Gilman Drive # La Jolla CA 92093
Email	trbell@ucsd.edu
ORCID	0000-0001-5702-5995
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Biography

Education and Training

University of South Alabama, Mobile, Alabama	BA	05/2014	Psychology
University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama	PhD	12/2018	Lifespan Developmental Psychology

Awards and Honors

UC San Diego

2023

Keynote Speaker for the Judd Research Symposium in the Department of Psychiatry

Overview

Tyler Bell is a Developmental Psychologist focused on chronic pain and dementia risk, as well as a mentor on general topics of health and aging. He is faculty in the Center for Behavior Genetics of Aging. Dr. Bell is currently not recruiting mentees or hiring research staff, but open to collaborations.

Interests

Chronic Pain, Cognition, Neuropsychology, Mobility, Dementia Risk, Alzheimer's Disease, Memory Problems, Longitudinal Statistical Analyses, Structural Equation Modeling, Neuroimaging, Biomarkers, Inflammation

Websites

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In The News

	New Research Says More Sex Could Slow Alzheimer’s Risk (2023)
	Probing the Link Between Chronic Pain and Cognitive Impairment (2021)

Research

Research Activities and Funding

Chronic Pain and Risk of Alzheimer's-Related Neurodegeneration
NIH K01AG081559Jun 15, 2023 - May 31, 2028
Role: Principal Investigator

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Publications

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Neuroimaging Predictors of Cognitive Resilience against Alzheimer's Disease Pathology. Ann Neurol. 2025 Jan 31. Williams ME, Fennema-Notestine C, Bell TR, Lin SJ, Glatt SJ, Kremen WS, Elman JA, Alzheimer's Disease Neuroimaging Initiative. PMID: 39891430.

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Neu Neurology
The Dynamic Association Between Emotional Functioning, Quality of Life, and Subjective Cognitive Concerns in a Large Community-Based Sample of Middle-Aged and Older Adults. Am J Geriatr Psychiatry. 2025 Jan 22. Campbell LM, Maye JE, Kaur D, Zlatar ZZ, Bell T, Moore RC, Twamley EW. PMID: 39939221.

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Ger Geriatrics Psy Psychiatry
Genetic and environmental influences on alcohol consumption in middle to late life. Psychol Addict Behav. 2025 Jan 09. Gustavson DE, Bell TR, Buchholz EJ, Zellers S, Luczak SE, Reynolds CA, Finch BK, Nygaard M, Catts VS, Christensen K, Finkel D, Kremen WS, Latvala A, Martin NG, McGue M, Mewton L, Mosing MA, Panizzon MS, Plassman BL, Kaprio J, Gatz M, Franz CE, IGEMS Consortium. PMID: 39786837.

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Psy Psychology Sub Substance-Related Disorders
Elevated C-Reactive Protein in Older Men With Chronic Pain: Association With Plasma Amyloid Levels and Hippocampal Volume. J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci. 2024 Nov 01; 79(11). Bell TR, Franz CE, Thomas KR, Williams ME, Eyler LT, Lerman I, Fennema-Notestine C, Puckett OK, Dorros SM, Panizzon MS, Pearce RC, Hagler DJ, Lyons MJ, Elman JA, Kremen WS. PMID: 39169831; PMCID: PMC11439493.

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Ger Geriatrics
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A twin analysis to estimate genetic and environmental factors contributing to variation in weighted gene co-expression network module eigengenes. Am J Med Genet B Neuropsychiatr Genet. 2025 Jan; 198(1):e33003. Gillespie NA, Bell TR, Hearn GC, Hess JL, Tsuang MT, Lyons MJ, Franz CE, Kremen WS, Glatt SJ. PMID: 39126209; PMCID: PMC11778624.

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Gen Genetics Neu Neurology Psy Psychiatry
ENIGMA-Chronic Pain: a worldwide initiative to identify brain correlates of chronic pain. Pain. 2024 Dec 01; 165(12):2662-2666. Quidé Y, Jahanshad N, Andoh J, Antoniou G, Apkarian AV, Ashar YK, Badran BW, Baird CL, Baxter L, Bell TR, Blanco-Hinojo L, Borckardt J, Cheung CL, Ciampi de Andrade D, Couto BA, Cox SR, Cruz-Almeida Y, Dannlowski U, De Martino E, de Tommaso M, Deus J, Domin M, Egorova-Brumley N, Elliott J, Fanton S, Fauchon C, Flor H, Franz CE, Gatt JM, Gerdhem P, Gilman JM, Gollub RL, Govind V, Graven-Nielsen T, Håkansson G, Hales T, Haswell C, Heukamp NJ, Hu L, Huang L, Hussain A, Jensen K, Kircher T, Kremen WS, Leehr EJ, Lindquist M, Loggia ML, Lotze M, Martucci KT, Meeker TJ, Meinert S, Millard SK, Morey RA, Murillo C, Nees F, Nenadic I, Park HRP, Peng X, Ploner M, Pujol J, Robayo LE, Salan T, Seminowicz DA, Serian A, Slater R, Stein F, Stevens J, Strauss S, Sun D, Vachon-Presseau E, Valdes-Hernandez PA, Vanneste S, Vernon M, Verriotis M, Wager TD, Widerstrom-Noga E, Woodbury A, Zeidan F, Bhatt RR, Ching CRK, Haddad E, Thomopoulos SI, Thompson PM, Gustin SM. PMID: 39058957; PMCID: PMC11562752.

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Neu Neurology Psy Psychophysiology
Midlife cumulative deficit frailty predicts Alzheimer's disease-related plasma biomarkers in older adults. Age Ageing. 2024 03 01; 53(3). Buchholz E, Gillespie NA, Hunt JF, Reynolds CA, Rissman RA, Schroeder A, Cortes I, Bell T, Lyons MJ, Kremen WS, Franz CE. PMID: 38454901; PMCID: PMC10921085.

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Ger Geriatrics
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Probable chronic pain, brain structure, and Alzheimer's plasma biomarkers in older men. J Pain. 2024 Jun; 25(6):104463. Bell TR, Franz CE, Eyler LT, Fennema-Notestine C, Puckett OK, Dorros SM, Panizzon MS, Pearce RC, Hagler DJ, Lyons MJ, Beck A, Elman JA, Kremen WS. PMID: 38199594; PMCID: PMC11740721.

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Neu Neurology Psy Psychophysiology
Social and Neighborhood Context Moderates the Associations Between Processing Speed and Driving Mobility: A 10-year Analysis of the ACTIVE Study. J Aging Health. 2023 10; 35(9_suppl):26S-39S. Pope CN, Wheeler KM, Bell TR, Carroll BE, Ross LA, Crowe M, Black SR, Clay OJ, Ball KK. PMID: 37994848; PMCID: PMC11626637.

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Ger Geriatrics
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A Traitlike Dimension of Subjective Memory Concern Over 30 Years Among Adult Male Twins. JAMA Psychiatry. 2023 07 01; 80(7):718-727. Bell TR, Beck A, Gillespie NA, Reynolds CA, Elman JA, Williams ME, Gustavson DE, Lyons MJ, Neale MC, Kremen WS, Franz CE. PMID: 37163244; PMCID: PMC10173101.

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Psy Psychiatry Psy Psychology
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Increasing Pain Interference Is Associated With Cognitive Decline Over Four Years Among Older Puerto Rican Adults. J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci. 2023 06 01; 78(6):1005-1012. Milani SA, Bell TR, Crowe M, Pope CN, Downer B. PMID: 35881065; PMCID: PMC10235200.

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Ger Geriatrics
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Higher cortical thickness/volume in Alzheimer's-related regions: protective factor or risk factor? Neurobiol Aging. 2023 09; 129:185-194. Williams ME, Elman JA, Bell TR, Dale AM, Eyler LT, Fennema-Notestine C, Franz CE, Gillespie NA, Hagler DJ, Lyons MJ, McEvoy LK, Neale MC, Panizzon MS, Reynolds CA, Sanderson-Cimino M, Kremen WS. PMID: 37343448; PMCID: PMC10676195.

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Ger Geriatrics Neu Neurology Phy Physiology
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Erectile Function, Sexual Satisfaction, and Cognitive Decline in Men From Midlife to Older Adulthood. Gerontologist. 2023 02 25; 63(2):382-394. Slayday RE, Bell TR, Lyons MJ, Warren Ba TS, Toomey R, Vandiver R, Sliwinski MJ, Kremen WS, Franz CE. PMID: 36194190; PMCID: PMC9960031.

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Ger Geriatrics
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Rostral-middle locus coeruleus integrity and subjective cognitive decline in early old age. J Int Neuropsychol Soc. 2023 10; 29(8):763-774. Bell TR, Elman JA, Beck A, Fennema-Notestine C, Gustavson DE, Hagler DJ, Jack AJ, Lyons MJ, Puckett OK, Toomey R, Franz CE, Kremen WS. PMID: 36524301; PMCID: PMC10272292.

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Neu Neurology Psy Psychology
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Severity and correlates of brain fog in people with traumatic brain injury. Res Nurs Health. 2023 02; 46(1):136-147. Bell T, Crowe M, Novack T, Davis RD, Stavrinos D. PMID: 36504287; PMCID: PMC10851910.

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Hea Health Services Research Nur Nursing
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Longitudinal associations of pain and cognitive decline in community-dwelling older adults. Psychol Aging. 2022 Sep; 37(6):715-730. Bell TR, Sprague BN, Ross LA. PMID: 35901382; PMCID: PMC10058056.

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Ger Geriatrics Psy Psychology
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Genetic and Environmental Influences on Structural and Diffusion-Based Alzheimer's Disease Neuroimaging Signatures Across Midlife and Early Old Age. Biol Psychiatry Cogn Neurosci Neuroimaging. 2023 09; 8(9):918-927. Williams ME, Gillespie NA, Bell TR, Dale AM, Elman JA, Eyler LT, Fennema-Notestine C, Franz CE, Hagler DJ, Lyons MJ, McEvoy LK, Neale MC, Panizzon MS, Reynolds CA, Sanderson-Cimino M, Kremen WS. PMID: 35738479; PMCID: PMC9827615.

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Dia Diagnostic Imaging Neu Neurology Psy Psychiatry
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Persistence of pain and cognitive impairment in older adults. J Am Geriatr Soc. 2022 02; 70(2):449-458. Bell T, Franz CE, Kremen WS. PMID: 34741304; PMCID: PMC8821128.

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Ger Geriatrics
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Long-term associations of cigarette smoking in early mid-life with predicted brain aging from mid- to late life. Addiction. 2022 Apr; 117(4):1049-1059. Whitsel N, Reynolds CA, Buchholz EJ, Pahlen S, Pearce RC, Hatton SN, Elman JA, Gillespie NA, Gustavson DE, Puckett OK, Dale AM, Eyler LT, Fennema-Notestine C, Hagler DJ, Hauger RL, McEvoy LK, McKenzie R, Neale MC, Panizzon MS, Sanderson-Cimino M, Toomey R, Tu XM, Williams MKE, Bell T, Xian H, Lyons MJ, Kremen WS, Franz CE. PMID: 34605095; PMCID: PMC8904283.

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Sub Substance-Related Disorders
Translation:Humans Animals
Pain associates with subjective memory problems and cognition in older Puerto Rican adults. Neuropsychol Dev Cogn B Aging Neuropsychol Cogn. 2022 11; 29(6):985-999. Bell TR, Pope CN, Downer B, Barba C, Crowe M. PMID: 34187312; PMCID: PMC8716642.

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Ger Geriatrics Neu Neurology Psy Psychology
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Parental dementia and subjective memory impairment in the health and retirement study. Aging Ment Health. 2022 05; 26(5):992-1000. Bell TR, Hill NL, Bhargava S, Mogle J. PMID: 33855905; PMCID: PMC8517028.

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Ger Geriatrics Psy Psychology
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The Factor Structure of Items Assessing Subjective Memory: Between-Persons and Within-Persons across Time. Gerontology. 2021; 67(3):357-364. Mogle J, Hill NL, Bell TR, Bhargava S, Bratlee-Whitaker E. PMID: 33706325; PMCID: PMC8178181.

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Ger Geriatrics
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Longitudinal evaluation of perceived stress and memory complaints in the Einstein Aging Study. Anxiety Stress Coping. 2021 01; 34(1):37-50. Bell T, Hill N, Mogle J, Sweeder L, Bhargava S. PMID: 33108888; PMCID: PMC7769894.

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Beh Behavioral Sciences Psy Psychology
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The Association of Persistent Low Back Pain With Older Adult Falls and Collisions: A Longitudinal Analysis. J Appl Gerontol. 2021 11; 40(11):1455-1464. Bell T, Pope C, Fazeli P, Crowe M, Ball K. PMID: 33095077; PMCID: PMC8062572.

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Acq Acquired Immunodeficiency Synd Ger Geriatrics
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A Longitudinal Investigation of Falls and Motor Vehicle Crashes in Older Drivers. J Aging Health. 2020 10; 32(9):1258-1266. Pope CN, Fazeli PL, Bell TR, Gaini MS, Mrug S, Vance DE, Ball KK. PMID: 32340518; PMCID: PMC11497837.

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Ger Geriatrics
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Memory complaints and depressive symptoms over time: a construct-level replication analysis. BMC Geriatr. 2020 03 02; 20(1):57. Mogle J, Hill NL, Bhargava S, Bell TR, Bhang I. PMID: 32114980; PMCID: PMC7050122.

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Ger Geriatrics
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Combined Influences of Dementia Exposure and Personality on Self-Reported Memory Problems. Am J Alzheimers Dis Other Demen. 2020 Jan-Dec; 35:1533317519899792. Mogle J, Hill NL, Bell TR, Bhargava S, Bratlee-Whitaker E, Wion RK, Tiwari PA. PMID: 32162526; PMCID: PMC7135876.

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Neu Neurology
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Assessment of Caregiver-Targeted Interventions for Use of Motor Vehicle Passenger Safety Systems for Children: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. JAMA Netw Open. 2019 10 02; 2(10):e1914180. Sartin E, Bell TR, McDonald CC, Mirman JH. PMID: 31664445; PMCID: PMC6824219.

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Med Medicine (General)
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Predicting current and future anxiety symptoms in cognitively intact older adults with memory complaints. Int J Geriatr Psychiatry. 2019 12; 34(12):1874-1882. Hill NL, Mogle J, Bell TR, Bhargava S, Wion RK, Bhang I. PMID: 31468598; PMCID: PMC6854282.

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Ger Geriatrics Psy Psychiatry
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Longitudinal relationships among depressive symptoms and three types of memory self-report in cognitively intact older adults. Int Psychogeriatr. 2020 06; 32(6):719-732. Hill NL, Mogle J, Bhargava S, Bell TR, Bhang I, Katz M, Sliwinski MJ. PMID: 31309918; PMCID: PMC6962573.

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Ger Geriatrics Psy Psychiatry
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The influence of personality on memory self-report among black and white older adults. PLoS One. 2019; 14(7):e0219712. Hill NL, Mogle J, Bhargava S, Bell TR, Wion RK. PMID: 31306444; PMCID: PMC6629149.

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Med Medicine (General)Sci Science
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Prevalence and Safety of Left-Footed Driving Following Right Foot Surgery Patients Including a Driving Simulation. Foot Ankle Int. 2019 Jul; 40(7):818-825. McKissack HM, Chodaba YE, Bell TR, Lehtonen EJ, Araoye IB, Shah AB, Stavrinos D, Johnson MD. PMID: 30924363.

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Ort Orthopedics
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Conservation of resources and suicide proneness after oilrig disaster. Death Stud. 2020; 44(1):48-57. Bell TR, Langhinrichsen-Rohling J, Selwyn CN. PMID: 30513264.

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Hea Health Services Psy Psychology
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A pilot investigation on the effects of combination transcranial direct current stimulation and speed of processing cognitive remediation therapy on simulated driving behavior in older adults with HIV. Transp Res Part F Traffic Psychol Behav. 2018 Oct; 58:1061-1073. Pope CN, Stavrinos D, Vance DE, Woods AJ, Bell TR, Ball KK, Fazeli PL. PMID: 31354384; PMCID: PMC6660181.

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Mechanisms behind distracted driving behavior: The role of age and executive function in the engagement of distracted driving. Accid Anal Prev. 2017 Jan; 98:123-129. Pope CN, Bell TR, Stavrinos D. PMID: 27716494; PMCID: PMC5167635.

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Tra Traumatology
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A Description and Critical Analysis of the Therapeutic Uses of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation: Implications for Clinical Practice and Research. Nursing (Auckl). 2016; 6:23-31. Vance DE, Fazeli PL, Cody SL, Bell TR, Pope CN. PMID: 27738595; PMCID: PMC5058330.

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