Balazs Horvath

Balazs Horvath is an Adjunct Associate Professor in the Department of Anesthesiology at the University of Minnesota. His work focuses on pediatric anesthesia, pharmacokinetics, and clinical guidelines for anesthetic practices.

• University of Minnesota, Department of Anesthesiology
• Research interests: MEGDEL syndrome, postoperative analgesia, hemodynamic monitoring

His recent research includes studies on the ASA Physical Status Classification System, MEGDEL Syndrome, and innovative hemodynamic monitoring techniques. He has explored non-pharmacological interventions for postoperative nausea and the use of liposomal bupivacaine in pediatric analgesia.

Scientific Awards:

• 1st prize at Hungarian National Scientific Graduate Student Meeting (1989)
• 2nd prize at International Medical Student Meeting, Leipzig (1989)
• Dr Ferenc Szekely Award (1999)
• Anesthesia Jeopardy Competition (2008)

Horvath has served on committees for the Society for Pediatric Anesthesia and Minnesota Society of Anesthesiologists. He led multidisciplinary teams in pediatric liver transplant care and contributed to UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through research in anesthetic safety and global health equity.