This document discusses oomycete genomics research that has been funded by the National Science Foundation, USDA CSREES, and USDA NIFA from 2007-2016. Over 120 destructive oomycete pathogen species have been studied, including the genera Phytophthora and Hyaloperonospora. The genomes of several Phytophthora species have been sequenced, with efforts underway to sequence all species through a new initiative with BGI. Comparisons between sequenced oomycete genomes show both conserved and unique genes. Effector genes associated with disease are located in repeat-rich regions of genomes and have expanded through evolution.