Kendra Vehik, University of South Florida (IMAGE) University of South Florida (USF Health) Caption Kendra Vehik, PhD, MPH, an epidemiologist and professor with the USF Health Informatics Institute, led the new TEDDY study discovering unexpected links between viruses and type 1 diabetes in high-risk children. Credit © University of South Florida Usage Restrictions Use lead author headshot with corresponding story. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.