If CTIX funds the U of B trial, the bashers will a

If CTIX funds the U of B trial, the bashers will all complain that the company is burning cash too quickly (which it probably would not be). And if he doesn't fund it, they'll say "Leo won't fund it because he doesn't want the scam to be discovered" or alternatively "Leo being too tight on the purse strings, another bad decision."

No matter what the company decides to do, it will be painted as bad news.

Whereas I have confidence that they will make the best decision, based on the greater knowledge of the pipeline, upcoming events, other possible sources of funding, etc. But be prepared for another bash-fest.