Workshop Description (Advanced Workshop)

This 3-day workshop (3 hours per day) introduces participants to the foundations and practical implementation of AI agents using large language models (LLMs) and LangChain. The course covers how LLMs reason, how retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) works, and how to extend models with tool use to automate tasks

Workshop Topics

  • Introduction to Large Language Models and prompt engineering

Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)

Tool Use and AI Agents for task automation

Technical Requirements

Attendees should have a working copy of Python 3

Instructor

Wenbin Guo, Ph.D.

Dr. Guo is experienced in building bioinformatics pipelines, analyzing high-throughput (genetics/epigenetics/transcriptomics) data, and applying machine learning methods to solve biological problems. Aside from research, Wenbin enjoys hiking, sightseeing, and playing sports with friends.
Email: wbguo@g.ucla.edu

Workshop Details

Required Prerequisites: Intermediate to Advanced Python programming (W18)
Length: 3 day, 3 hrs
Level: Advanced
Location: Boyer 529
Seats Available: 28

Winter 2026 Dates

Feb. 24, Feb. 25 and Feb. 26

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

REGISTRATION IS OPEN!