Operator
Good day, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to the COMPASS Pathways first-quarter 2021 conference call. [Operator instructions]. As a reminder, this call is being recorded. I would now Like to introduce your host for today s conference, Stephen Schultz, senior vice president of investor relations.
You may begin.
Senior Vice President, Investor Relations
Thank you, operator, and welcome all of you, and thank you for joining us today for our first-quarter 2021 results call. Again, my name is Steve Schultz, senior vice president of investor relations at COMPASS Pathways. And today, I m joined by George Goldsmith, chairman and chief executive officer; and Piers Morgan, chief financial officer. George will begin today s call with a business update on our recent progress.