Description: (Biochemist, Politician)
Frédérique Vidal is a biochemist and academic administrator who served as Minister of Higher Education, Research and Innovation in the French government from 2017 to 2022. She has a background in biochemistry, holding a master's degree and a PhD from the University of Nice Sophia Antipolis. Vidal worked as a biochemist for Virbac before becoming an associate professor at the University of Nice. Throughout her career, she held various leadership positions at the university, including dean and president, and is recognized for her advocacy of international collaboration in education and research.