Jerold S. Bell
Clinical Associate Professor
Department of Clinical Sciences
Phone: 860-749-8348
Fax: 860-749-4760
Email: jerold.bell@tufts.edu

Education
DVM - New York State College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University - 1982
BS - Michigan State University - 1977

General Research Interest
Clinical Genetics

Research and Clinical Interests

• Genetic Disorders

• Epidemiology of Defective Genes in Purebred Populations

• Breed Improvement/Breeder Education

Selected Publications

1. Bell, J.S.: Reducing the Stigma of Genetic Disease. AKC Gazette. 120#10, October, 2003.

2. McDonnell, J.J.; Knowles, K.E.; deLahunta, A.; Bell, J.S.; Lowrie, C.T.; Todhunter, R.J.: Thoracolumbar Spinal Cord Compression Due to Vertebral Process Degenerative Joint Disease in a Family of Shiloh Shepherd Dogs. J Vet Intern Med. 17[4]:530-537, July-Aug, 2003.

3. Steinberg, H.S.; Van Winkle, T.; Bell, J.S.; de Lahunta, A.: Cerebellar Degeneration in Old English Sheepdogs. J.A.V.M.A. 217#8: 1162-1165, October 15, 2000.

4. de Lahunta, A.; Fenner, W.R.; Indrieri, R.J.; Mellick, P.; Gardner, S.; & Bell, J.S.: Hereditary Cerebellar Cortical Abiotrophy in the Gordon Setter. J.A.V.M.A. 177:538 541. 1980.