Ial4’s suggestion to consult with Dr. Malekai is correct for avoiding timeline issues about the animal study, however in this simulation, the initial timeline submitted to management was out of your control. what we can learn from this simulation as a PM is to structure your team so that any decisions that depend on the approval of a team member is only made after speaking to said team member. many people addressed transparency above, which is essential. but its not just transparency but also structuring your project time line so that you and your team double check and balance every part of the project. while the increased attention to detail my be onerous, it should prove to foster a smoother project overall.