Benjamin Barkat

Benjamin Barkat is a medical professional currently serving as an interne at CHU Amiens-Picardie since September 2022, having previously held the position of externe at AP-HP (Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris) from 2016 to September 2022. Benjamin co-founded OCTOPUS MEDICAL during the tenure at Sorbonne Université, where Benjamin also engaged as a National Student Entrepreneur. Participation in the EIT Health program provided a nine-month opportunity for clinical immersion while enhancing entrepreneurial skills in a multidisciplinary team. Previous roles included teaching at MEDPHARMA and research assistance at the ICM - Brain & Spine Institute, focusing on neuroimaging data. Benjamin's educational background includes advanced medical training from Sorbonne Université and Pierre and Marie Curie University, culminating in a diverse set of degrees in medicine, biological engineering, and dual studies in medicine and science.