Gaetano Manfredi

Gaetano Manfredi (born 4 January 1964) is an Italian university professor who is serving as the Minister of University and Research in the second government of Giuseppe Conte.[1]

Gaetano Manfredi
Minister of University and Research
Assumed office
10 January 2020
Prime MinisterGiuseppe Conte
Preceded byLorenzo Fioramonti
Personal details
Born (1964-01-04) 4 January 1964
Ottaviano, Campania, Italy
Political partyIndependent
Spouse(s)Cettina Del Piano
Children1

Academic career

Manfredi previously served as rector of University of Naples.

Political career

Manfredi has overseen the response to the COVID-19 outbreak in Italy in relation to Italian universities.[2][3] Manfredi announced that online lessons would be delivered to students in key areas most affected by the outbreak starting from 2 March 2020.[4] On 14 March 2020, Manfredi's Deputy Minister of University and Research, Anna Ascani was found positive to Coronavirus.[5]

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