ADVANCING RESEARCH
Improving Lives
The Joseph Kane Foundation works to improve the quality of life for all
people affected by GPA and other autoimmune diseases through programs of
research, education, support and advocacy.
JKF is a nonprofit organization fighting disease and inequity as well as advancing emergency response around the world.
The Joseph Kane Foundation supports the development of protected,
healthy, and just communities where next generation leaders can thrive.
JKF funds programs to improve the imperative safety of our communities
(including financing K9 units), promote equality and social progress;
support effective education initiatives for youth all around the world.
Help Us Bring An End To GPA
Granulomatosis with polyangiitis (Wegener's), also known as GPA is relentless...but so are we. Let's fight it together.
Tackling GPA from Every Direction Advancing research. Improving lives.
Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (GPA, formerly called Wegener’s)
Granulomatosis with polyangiitis (formerly called Wegener’s) is a rare disease of uncertain cause that can affect people of all ages. It is characterized by inflammation in various tissues, including blood vessels (vasculitis), but primarily parts of the respiratory tract and the kidneys.
Granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA, formerly called Wegener’s) is a rare disease of uncertain cause. It is the result of inflammation within the tissues called granulomatous inflammation and blood vessel inflammation ("vasculitis"), which can damage organ systems. The areas most commonly affected by GPA include the sinuses, lungs, and kidneys, but any site can be affected.
