Ayrshire is an investment management firm focused principally on real estate investing in Alberta. We own retail, office and residential properties in multiple markets. Recently we have seen a shift in investment demand associated with new acquisition and developments of multifamily apartment housing in Western Canada. Recently Ayrshire received federal funding through CHMC Rental Construction […]

RetinaLogik Biotech Inc. is a social enterprise based out of Calgary, Alberta. We believe everyone deserves access to quality vision care: With RetinaLogik software, life-changing eye exams can be delivered on intelligent and portable devices at a fraction of the cost. As we approach the beginning of our clinical trials, we see this as excellent […]

The objective of this research is to examine factors that promote job seekers’ engagement and success in their job search. Logistical characteristics of work (e.g., geographical location, hours, salary) are important, but a multitude of other psychological work factors (e.g., individual differences in work values, preferred job characteristics, personality) can influence a job seeker’s intent […]

Immunoglobulin (Ig) is a blood product that is used for people who either lack IgG antibodies or require immunomodulatory therapy for life-threatening autoimmune conditions. The use of Ig products continues to increase each year, at an average rate of 8%. The COVID-19 pandemic has introduced additional stress on the Ig supply due to a reduction […]

Vacuum residue (VR) is the heaviest part of crude oil accounting for a large proportion in modern refineries, while its utilization routes are generally of low efficiency and high energy intensity, and thus economically and environmentally unfavorable. Similarly, bitumen recovered from Steam-assisted gravity drainage (SAGD) process experiences high viscosity and density as well as high […]

The mineral resource sector is one of the key industries in Canada and Canadian companies are major stakeholders in global mineral exploration and mining activities, including gold exploration. Prospecting takes time, resources, and substantial financial support. Currently, samples collected in the field are shipped to specialized laboratories for analysis. In addition to substantial costs, results […]

AltaML is a purpose-driven organization, with a mission to apply AI to elevate human potential. We describe ourselves as an Applied AI Studio, meaning we operate as a venture studio for applied AI. We work with large organizations through Corporate Lab engagements, continuously examining different AI use cases and moving the most valuable models to […]

Using simplified language understandable to a layperson, provide a general, one-paragraph description of the proposed research project to be undertaken by the intern(s) as well as the expected benefit to the partner organization. (100-150 words) The project has been developed in concurrence with the Sinneave Foundation’s aim to improve outcomes in education, employment and housing […]

This continued project is aimed at using state-of-the-art machine learning, mathematical and AI techniques to create profitable trading strategies in derivative markets. Using our existing framework, we now seek to apply modern algorithms/models with the explicit purpose of implementing fully independent algorithmic trading strategies.

Understanding and predicting brain activity is the main objective of computational neuroscience. Neuronal cells are the building blocks of the brain and responsible for electrical signaling and cognitive ability. Recent studies indicate that another cell type, called astrocyte, plays an important role as well. These cells have been proposed to interact with neurons and modulate […]

Recent research at the University of Calgary has focused on shear walls and on evaluating the influence of various parameters on in-plane shear capacity. The reason for this is that, for example, while it is recognized by most researchers that compression on walls increases the shear strength of masonry, the quantification of this effect has […]

Our immune system Is designed to protect us from harmful agents. It must initiate a rapid potent inflammatory response to eliminate invading pathogens. Although similar to the eradication of pathogens, the inflammatory response can also occur following a sterile injury and is required for tissue repair and wound healing. This includes trauma, ischaemia-reperfusion injury, autoimmunity […]