Exhibit 99.7

CONSENT OF ROBYN SAMUELS

In accordance with Rule 438 promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, the undersigned hereby consents to being named in the Registration Statement on Form S-4 filed by Trimeris, Inc. (“Trimeris”) with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 12, 2011, and all supplements and amendments thereto (the “Registration Statement”), as a person about to become a director of Trimeris effective upon the completion of the merger as described in the Registration Statement.

/s/ Robyn Samuels

Name: Robyn Samuels

Date: July 12, 2011