The paper discusses the imminent closure of the International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB) Biosafety Outstation in Treviso, Italy, due to financial issues. The outstation, which focused on studying pathogen-resistant transgenic plants and their risks, received funding from the Cassamarca Foundation, but financial difficulties at the foundation have led to a halt in support. Efforts are being made to transfer some projects and research to other ICGEB facilities, but there are concerns about the potential loss of valuable research infrastructure and capabilities.