Chitra Dinakar, who was a physician at Children's Mercy Hospital, Kansas City and later, Stanford University passed away on Mar 27 ^th . A sparkling bundle of energy and intellect with an unwavering true north, her award winning contributions to allergy and immunology had a tremendous influence on innumerable patients, mentees and colleagues. She was a champion sprinter and a talented dancer. Her light continues to shine bright in her sons Akshay and Bhavish, and her husband, siblings and parents take immense pride in her spectacular life. Private funeral services on Tue, Mar 31 ^st followed by celebratory event at a later date.